How Long Was Jesus Dead in the Tomb?

Three days and three nights —

(Matthew 12:40) — “for just as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the sea monster, so shall the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.”

Less than three days and three nights —

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Author: Christian Apologetics & Research

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Bible reference(s): Matthew 12:40, Matthew 26:61, Matthew 27:57, Matthew 27:62-63, Matthew 28:1, Mark 8:31, Mark 16:1-2, Mark 15:34, Mark 15:42, Luke 18:33, Luke 23:54-56, Luke 24:1, John 2:19, John 19:14, John 20:1

Source: Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry.

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