Mark 15:38

The Temple curtain was torn in two from top to bottom.

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In The King James Version

And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.

In Context

37But Jesus, giving a loud cry, breathed his last.

39The Roman officer, who was standing facing Jesus, on seeing the way in which he breathed his last, exclaimed, “This man must indeed have been God’s son!”

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Cross References

Luke 23:45the sun being eclipsed; and the Temple curtain was torn down the middle.

Hebrews 6:19This hope is an anchor for our souls, secure and strong, and it reaches into the sanctuary that lies behind the curtain,

Hebrews 10:19Therefore, friends, since we may enter the sanctuary with confidence, in virtue of the blood of Jesus,

Matthew Henry on Mark 15:34-42

The Crucifixion. 33 And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. 34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? 35 And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he calleth Elias. 36 And one ran and filled a sponge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see whether Elias will come… Read the whole commentary →

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