Matthew 27:62-66 Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together to Pilate,… I. This passage of sacred history illustrates the truth that God has "made all things for Himself, yea, even the wicked for the day of evil." "There is no counsel, nor wisdom, nor understanding against the Lord." II. Some Christians are chosen of God to display by their great trials His power and wisdom, as Christ was by His death and burial and resurrection. III. Bad men should be objects of pity rather than of fear or anger. IV. Everything relating to the resurrection of Christ is unspeakably interesting for this reason, "He was raised again for our justification." (N. Adams, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate, |
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