The Unstoppable Resurrection

To say other things instead of others: do not let the crowd be lulled to sleep by the tomb, and do not be emboldened by weapons. Resurrection is not hindered by weapons, nor is it obstructed by seals, nor is it barred by soldiers, nor is it stolen by money.

But are you unbelieving? Did you not see Lazarus of old, having cast off death like sleep? I saw how the dead followed the command and the bond did not prevent him. I saw how he walked out of Hades hearing with those waxen strips. I saw how the voice joined what death had dissolved. He who was able to do that and these things—he who raised the servant—himself raises much more; he who gave life to the decayed will not leave himself a dead man.

But indeed the blindness of the Jews is great, and seeing the wonders, one does not see; they have eyes and do not see, they have ears and do not hear. For the God of this age has blinded their hearts so as not to shine the gospel of righteousness to them. But let us leave those entirely to their unbelief, while we speak, mentally re-enacting for ourselves the tomb of the Savior with those concerning the faithful Mary: He was our Lord and we did not know what they did to Him. To Him be the glory with the spotless Father and the Holy Spirit, now and always, and unto the ages of ages. Amen.