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Apr 17, 2020 · In addition to the various predictions that Jesus would rise on the third day or after three days, one passage — Matthew 12:40 — even speaks of “three days and three nights” in the tomb.
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Jan 4, 2022 · A second reason it was important for Jesus to be dead for three days was to fulfill biblical prophecy. Jesus personally claimed He would be dead three days (Matthew 12:40; 16:21; 27:63; John 2:19). Also, some point to Hosea 6:1–3 as a prophecy of the Messiah’s resurrection after three days: “Come, let us return to the LORD.
May 26, 2004 · The fact is, however, Jesus also taught (and Mark recorded) “that the Son of Man” would “be killed, and after three days rise again” (Mark 8:31, emp. added). Furthermore, Jesus elsewhere prophesied that He would be in the heart of the Earth for “three days and three nights” (Matthew 12:40).
Apr 10, 2020 · This timeline of three days is based on numerous references in the New Testament. Jesus predicted it many times, and the apostles include it in their announcement of the Gospel (e.g., Matt. 12:40; Mark 8:31; Luke 9:22; John 2:19-20; Acts 10:40; 1 Cor. 15). But why did Jesus’ resurrection take place three days after his death?
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Apr 11, 2022 · After Jesus said, “It is finished,” on the cross, “he bowed his head and gave up his spirit” (John 19:30). His dead body remained on the cross until it was taken down and placed in a nearby tomb (John 19:40–42). His spirit, however, was elsewhere. Three days later, His body and spirit were reunited, and He rose from the dead (John 20).
Mar 3, 2015 · Consider the following chart that contains Jesus’ predictions to his disciples about his impending death and resurrection, with “third day” and “three days” in italics. Matthew 16.21 ...
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The expression “after three days” found in Mark 8:31 and Matthew 27:63 must, therefore, be interpreted in the light of Jesus’ statement to His disciples found in Mark 9:31 as follows: “The Son of man is delivered into the hands of men and they shall kill him: and after that he is killed, he shall rise the third day;” that is, He would rise from the dead on the third day.
