Luke 23:45
The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.
Text-Critical English NT
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 there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour.
Cross References
Mark 15:38Then the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.
Hebrews 6:19We have this hope as a sure and steadfast anchor for the soul. It enters into the inner sanctuary behind the veil,
Hebrews 10:19Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places 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 →