Luke 23:53

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 23:53 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And he took it down, and wrapped it in a linen cloth, and laid him in a tomb that was hewn in stone, where never man had yet lain.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And he took it down, and wrapped it in a linen cloth, and laid him in a tomb that was hewn in stone, where never man had yet lain.
Luke 23:53 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 23

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
53And he took it down, and wrapped it in a linen cloth, and laid him in a tomb that was hewn in stone, where never man had yet lain.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And he took it down, etc.] From the cross, with the help of others, having obtained leave of Pilate so to do; and wrapped it in linen; as was the custom of the Jews in burying their dead; (see Gill on “<402759>Matthew 27:59”). and laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone; cut out of a rock; (see Gill on “<402760>Matthew 27:60”). wherein never man before was laid; so that it could not be said it was another body, and not that of Christ's, that was raised from the dead. This circumstance, serves to confirm the truth of his resurrection.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the Matthew 27:57-61 notes; Mark 15:42-47 notes. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Luke 23". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/luke-23.html. 1870. StudyLight.org &copy;&#160;2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“23:53 The new tomb had probably been purchased by Joseph as a family tomb.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Isa 53:9; Mat 27:59, Mat 27:60; Mar 15:46 Luke 23:54”
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