“He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay.”
Matthew 28:6
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Connection with the death and burial of Sarah
The men buried with Sarah in the cave at Machpelah still had a living God. Jesus was laid in a tomb cut into rock outside Jerusalem and rose as "the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep" (1 Corinthians 15:20).
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Cross-References
The resurrection announcement — Luke adds 'Remember how he told you.' The angels remind the women that Jesus predicted all of this.
“He is not here; He has risen! Remember how He told you while He was still in Galilee:”
'He is not here; he has risen!' Both Matthew and Mark record the angel's announcement at the empty tomb — the most important news ever delivered.
“But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here! See the place where they put Him.”
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