Matthew 28:1

"Matthew."

Key Reflection

In Matthew 28:1–2, the name "Matthew" at the beginning of the gospel suggests that it is written by one of Jesus' disciples, specifically Matthew the tax collector turned apostle. This authorship underscores the gospel's focus on Jesus as the fulfillment of Israel's expectations and the embodiment of divine justice and mercy, reflecting his background in the community of faith.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

MATTHEW CHAPTER 28 Verse 1. In the end of the sabbath. The word end here means the same as after the sabbath; i.e., after the sabbath was fully completed, or finished, and may be expressed in this manner:" In the night following the sabbath, for the sabbath closed at sunset, as it began to dawn," etc. As it began to dawn toward the first day of the week. The word dawn is not of necessity in the original. The word there properly means, as the first day approached, or drew on, without specifying the precise time.

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