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John 19:41

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does John 19:41 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new tomb wherein was never man yet laid.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new tomb wherein was never man yet laid.
John 19:41 — American Standard Version

Context — John 19

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
38And after these things Joseph of Arimathaea, being a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked of Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus: and Pilate gave [him] leave. He came therefore, and took away his body.
39And there came also Nicodemus, he who at the first came to him by night, bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about a hundred pounds.
40So they took the body of Jesus, and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as the custom of the Jews is to bury.
41Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new tomb wherein was never man yet laid.
42There then because of the Jews` Preparation (for the tomb was nigh at hand) they laid Jesus.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Now in the place where he was crucified, etc.] Which takes in all that spot of ground that lay on that side of the city where he was crucified; or near to the place of his crucifixion, for it was not a garden in which he was crucified: there was a garden; all gardens, except rose gardens, were without the city, as has been observed, (see Gill on “<431801>John 18:1”). This, it seems, belonged to Joseph: rich men used to have their gardens without the city for their convenience and pleasure: and in the garden a new sepulchre; they might not bury within the city. Some chose to make their sepulchres in their gardens, to put them in mind of their mortality, when they took their walks there; so R.…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new sepulchre--The choice of this tomb was, on their part, dictated by the double circumstance that it was so near at hand, and by its belonging to a friend of the Lord; and as there was need of haste, even they would be struck with the providence which thus supplied it. "There laid they Jesus therefore, because of the Jew's preparation day, for the sepulchre was nigh at hand." But there was one recommendation of it which probably would not strike them; but God had it in view. Not its being "hewn out of a rock" (Mar 15:46), accessible only at the entrance, which doubtless would impress them with its security and…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 27:57-61. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on John 19". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/john-19.html. 1870. StudyLight.org &copy;&#160;2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“In the place where he was crucified - There was a garden in the same tract of land: but the cross did not stand in the garden. John 19:42”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“19:41 a new tomb: More than 900 first-century burial tombs have been discovered in Judea, carved into the limestone hills.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“and in: Joh 20:15; Kg2 23:30; Isa 22:16; Mat 27:60, Mat 27:64-66; Luk 23:53 John 19:42”
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