Luke 23:45

Yes, the sun was darkened; also, the veil of the temple was torn in two.

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In The King James Version

And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.

In Context

44Now it was about the sixth hour, and darkness came upon the whole land until the ninth hour.

46Then, after giving a loud shout, Jesus said, “Father, it is into your hands that I will commit my spirit.” And having said this, He breathed out His spirit.

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Cross References

Mark 15:38and the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.

Hebrews 6:19which hope we have as an anchor for the soul, both certain and secure, actually entering the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,

Hebrews 10:19Therefore, brothers, having courage to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus,

Matthew Henry on Luke 23:45-50

The Crucifixion. 44 And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. 45 And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. 46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost. 47 Now when the centurion saw what was done, he glorified God, saying, Certainly this was a righteous man. 48 And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the… Read the whole commentary →

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