Matthew 27:52

And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose,

Cross-references

Isaiah 25:8 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 25:8 prophesies God swallowing death — the saints raised from tombs is a partial fulfillment of that victory.

Isaiah 26:19 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 26:19 promises the dead will live and bodies rise — the opened tombs and raised saints directly fulfill this.

Daniel 12:2 Prophetic fulfillment

Daniel 12:2 prophesies a resurrection of the dead; Matthew 27:52 shows a partial fulfillment as many holy people are raised.

Hosea 13:14 Prophetic fulfillment

Hosea 13:14 challenges Death's power — the resurrection of saints demonstrates God's redemption from Sheol.

John 5:25–29 Prophetic fulfillment

John 5:25-29 says the dead will hear the Son's voice and rise — at the cross the saints come out of tombs, confirming Jesus' authority.

1 Corinthians 15:20 proclaims Christ as firstfruits of resurrection — the raised saints are a preview of the general resurrection.