51 Suddenly the curtain in the sanctuary was torn in two from top to bottom, the earth shook, the rocks were split open,

52 the tombs were opened, and the bodies of many saints who had died were raised.

53 After his resurrection, they came out of their tombs and went into the Holy City and appeared to many people.

54 When the centurion and those guarding Jesus with him saw the earthquake and the other things that were taking place, they were terrified and said, "This man certainly was the Son of God!"