Luke 23:44
And it was already about the sixth hour, and, darkness, came upon the whole land, until the ninth hour,—
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour.
In Context
43And he said unto him—Verily, I say unto thee this day: With me, shalt thou be in Paradise.
45the sun failing; and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.
Cross References
Exodus 10:21Then said Yahweh unto Moses: Stretch forth thy hand over the heavens, that there may be darkness, over the land of Egypt,—and that one may feel the darkness.
Joel 2:31The sun, shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood,—before the coming of the great and awful day of Yahweh.
Amos 8:9Yea it shall come to pass, in that day, Declareth My Lord, Yahweh, that I will cause the sun to go in at high noon,—and will darken the earth on a day of brightness.!
Matthew 27:45Now, from the sixth hour, darkness, came upon all the land—until the ninth hour.
Mark 15:33And, when it was the sixth hour, darkness, came on all the land—until the ninth hour;
John 19:14Now it was the preparation of the passover,—it was about the sixth hour. And he saith unto the Jews—See! your King!
Matthew Henry on Luke 23:33-44
The Crucifixion. 32 And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. 33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. 34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. 35 And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ,… Read the whole commentary →