New English Translation

Matthew 27:58-63 New English Translation (NET)

58. He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered that it be given to him.

59. Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,

60. and placed it in his own new tomb that he had cut in the rock. Then he rolled a great stone across the entrance of the tomb and went away.

61. (Now Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were sitting there, opposite the tomb.)

62. The next day (which is after the day of preparation) the chief priests and the Pharisees assembled before Pilate

63. and said, “Sir, we remember that while that deceiver was still alive he said, ‘After three days I will rise again.’