Mark 15:38

The curtain of the temple was split in two from the top to the 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

37Then Jesus cried out with a loud voice and died.

39When the centurion who stood and faced Jesus saw that he had died in this way, he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God.”

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Cross References

Exodus 40:20He took the covenant decrees and put them into the ark. He also placed the poles on the ark and put the atonement lid on it.

2 Chronicles 3:8He built the most holy place. Its length matched the house's width, twenty cubits, and its width was also twenty cubits. He overlaid it with fine gold, amounting to six hundred talents.

Luke 23:45as the sun's light failed. Then the curtain of the temple was split in two.

Hebrews 6:19We have this as a secure and reliable anchor for the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain,

Hebrews 10:19Therefore, brothers, we have confidence to enter into the most holy place 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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