Yet the priests and rulers were not at rest. They had carried out their purpose in putting Christ to death; but they did not feel the sense of victory they had expected. Even in the hour of their apparent triumph, they were harassed with doubts as to what would next take place. They had heard the cry, "It is finished." "Father, into Thy hands I commend My spirit." John 19:30; Luke 23:46. They had seen the rocks rent, and had felt the mighty earthquake, and they were restless and uneasy.

Ved de afsluttende begivenheder på korsfæstelsesdagen blev der givet nye beviser på opfyldelsen af profetierne og givet nye vidnesbyrd om Kristi guddommelige oprindelse. Da mørket havde hævet sig fra korset og Frelserens sidste råb havde lydt, hørtes der straks derefter en anden stemme, der sagde: "Sandelig, han var Guds Søn." Matt. 27,54.