51 At that time the thick cloth that hung in the temple was torn into two pieces. It was torn from the top down to the bottom. The earth shook and big rocks broke.

52 The graves opened. Many of Gods people who had died rose from death.

53 They came out of their graves after Jesus rose from death. They went into Jerusalem. Many people saw them there.

54 The Roman captain and some of his soldiers were guarding Jesus on the cross. When they saw the earth shake and the other things happen, they were very much afraid. They said, Surely this man was Gods Son.