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Barnes' Notes on Matthew 27:58

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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He went to Pilate - Because no one had a right to remove the body but by authority of the magistrate. Jesus was condemned to be crucified, usually a long and most bitter death, and in common cases it would have been unlawful to have removed the body so soon. return to 'Top of Page'
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