Mark 15:38

Then the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.

Text-Critical English NT

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 let out a loud cry and breathed his last breath.

39Now when the centurion who was standing in front of Jesus saw how he cried out and breathed his last breath, he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God.”

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Cross References

Luke 23:45The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.

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 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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