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41. κῆπος. S. John alone mentions it, as he alone mentions the other garden (Joh 18:1). It probably belonged to Joseph, for the tomb was his (Mat 27:60). This shews that Joseph, though of Arimathaea, had settled in Jerusalem. For καινόν see on Joh 13:34. S. Matthew also says that it was new, S. Luke that never man had yet lain in it. S. John states the fact both ways with great emphasis. It is another royal honour. Not even in its contact with the grave did ‘His flesh see corruption.’ Comp. the colt, whereon no man ever yet sat (Luk 19:30).