Luke 23:48

And all the multitudes being present at that scene, seeing those things which took place, were going away beating their breasts.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.

In Context

47And the centurion seeing that which took place, glorified God, saying, Surely this was a righteous man.

49And all His acquaintances stood a great way off and the women who having followed along with Him from Galilee, seeing these things.

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Cross References

Acts 2:37And hearing, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the other apostles, Men, brethren, what must we do?

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 →

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