Matthew 27:60. In his own new tomb. Peculiar to Matthew, but implied in the other accounts. The fact that it was ‘new' (comp. Luke 23:53; John 19:41), seems designed to overcome any suspicion as to the identity of Him who rose. The location was in a ‘garden' (John 19:41), near the spot of the crucifixion and hence well adapted for the hurried burial.

In the rock, an artificial excavation, probably prepared at great cost. It seems to have been cut horizon-tally and not downward.

He rolled a great stone. The common method of closing sepulchres.

To the door. There was but one entrance.

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Old Testament