Matthew 27:52
Matthew 27:52 King James Version (KJV)
and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose
Matthew 27:52 English Standard Version Revision 2016 (ESV)
The tombs also were opened. And many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised
Matthew 27:51-53 The Message (MSG)
At that moment, the Temple curtain was ripped in two, top to bottom. There was an earthquake, and rocks were split in pieces. What’s more, tombs were opened up, and many bodies of believers asleep in their graves were raised. (After Jesus’ resurrection, they left the tombs, entered the holy city, and appeared to many.)
Matthew 27:52 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The tombs were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised
Matthew 27:52 New Century Version (NCV)
The graves opened, and many of God’s people who had died were raised from the dead.
Matthew 27:52 American Standard Version (ASV)
and the tombs were opened; and many bodies of the saints that had fallen asleep were raised
Matthew 27:52 New International Version (Anglicised) (NIVUK)
and the tombs broke open. The bodies of many holy people who had died were raised to life.
Matthew 27:52 New King James Version (NKJV)
and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised
Matthew 27:52 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The tombs were opened, and many bodies of the saints (God’s people) who had fallen asleep [in death] were raised [to life]