Matt 27:52-53-And the memorial tombs were opened and many bodies of the holy ones that had fallen asleep were raised up, (and persons, coming out from among the memorial tombs after his being raised up, entered into the holy city,) and they became visible to many people. [Gr. and the tombs were opened and many bodies of the having fallen asleep saints were raised; and coming forth out of the tombs after the rising of him entered into the holy city and appeared to many.]
Answer: I think the above example shows a good example of how faithfully the NWT renders this passage, especially after reading the NIV, Good News Bible and others that insert words like "raised TO LIFE". I wonder if Mr Quick objects to these interpolations? Protestant Bible Commentator, Adam Clarke, states: "It is difficult to account for the transaction mentioned in Mt 27 verses 52 and 53. Some have thought that these two verses have been introduced into the text of Matthew from the gospel of the Nazarenes, others think the simple meaning is this:—by the earthquake several bodies that had been buried were thrown up and exposed to view, and continued above ground till after Christ's resurrection, and were seen by many persons in the city. Why the graves should be opened on Friday, and the bodies not raised to life till the following Sunday, is difficult to be conceived. The place is extremely obscure." Jesus mentioned a resurrection of life or judgement at John 5:28, 29, but this account states that neither happened.
Greetings Heinz, this is another great answer to Mr. Quick. I wonder do any of these people respond back. Thank you my brother, for sharing all these responses, they have help me out several times
ReplyDeleteVery interesting, I am not sure I'll ever understand those versus
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