Luke 23:44
It was nearly midday, when a darkness came over the whole country, lasting until three in the afternoon,
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour.
In Context
43And Jesus answered, “I tell you, this very day you will be with me in Paradise.”
45the sun being eclipsed; and the Temple curtain was torn down the middle.
Cross References
Joel 2:31The sun will be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood before the coming of the great and terrible day of the Lord.
Amos 8:9On that day, says the Lord God, I will make the sun set at noon and darken the earth in broad daylight.
Matthew 27:45After midday a darkness came over all the country, lasting until three in the afternoon.
Mark 15:33At midday, a darkness came over the whole country, lasting until three in the afternoon.
John 19:14It was the Passover Preparation day, and about noon. Then he said to the crowd, “Here is your king!”
Matthew Henry on Luke 23:33-44
The Crucifixion. 32 And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. 33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. 34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. 35 And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ,… Read the whole commentary →