53 After Jesus’ resurrection, when they had come out of the tombs, they entered the holy city and appeared to many people. 54 When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified and said, “Truly this was the Son of God.” 55 And many women were there, watching from a distance. They had followed Jesus from Galilee to minister to Him.
Matthew 27:53–55
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