Many minds were busy with thoughts started by the scenes of Calvary. From the crucifixion to the resurrection many sleepless eyes were constantly searching the prophecies, some to learn the full meaning of the feast they were then celebrating, some to find evidence that Jesus was not what He claimed to be; and others with sorrowful hearts were searching for proofs that He was the true Messiah. Though searching with different objects in view, all were convicted of the same truth,--that prophecy had been fulfilled in the events of the past few days, and that the Crucified One was the world's Redeemer. Many who at that time united in the service never again took part in the paschal rites. Many even of the priests were convicted of the true character of Jesus. Their searching of the prophecies had not been in vain, and after His resurrection they acknowledged Him as the Son of God.

Josefs bøn blev opfyldt. Medens Johannes var bekymret for sin Mesters begravelse, vendte Josef tilbage med Pilatus befaling om udlevering af Kristi legeme, og Nikodemus kom og medbragte en kostbar blanding af myrra og aloe, næsten hundrede pund, som skulle bruges til balsameringen. End ikke de mest ansete mænd i Jerusalem kunne man have vist større ærbødighed i døden. Disciplene undrede sig over at se, at disse rige rådsherrer var lige så interesserede som de selv i deres Herres begravelse.