John 19:41 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid. There was a garden - It was an ancient custom for particular families to have burying places in their gardens. See 2 Kings 21:18, 2 Kings 21:26.

New sepulchre - See on Matthew 27:60 (note).

John 19:41

41 Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden; and in the garden a new sepulchre, wherein was never man yet laid.