Luke 23:45
The sun's light was shut out, and the Temple veil was torn in two.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.
In Context
44By this time it was around noon and darkness fell over the whole land until three in the afternoon.
Cross References
Exodus 26:31Make a veil out of blue, purple, and crimson thread, and finely-spun linen, embroidered with cherubim by someone who is skilled.
2 Chronicles 3:14He made the veil of blue, purple, and crimson embroidery on fine linen, with images of cherubim on it.
Mark 15:38The Temple veil was ripped in two from top to bottom.
Hebrews 6:19This hope is our spiritual anchor—it's both certain and reliable, and it takes us past the curtain to the presence of God.
Hebrews 10:19Now we have the confidence, brothers and sisters, 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 →