Luke 23:44-49 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

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The Death of Jesus (Mark 15:33-41 *, Matthew 27:45-56 *).

Luke 23:45. the sun's light failing: the words do not necessarily imply an eclipse. The rending of the Temple veil is earlier than in Mk.

Luke 23:46. Instead of the cry, Eloi, eloi, etc., we have Father, into thy hands, etc., which is also from the Psalms (Psalms 31:5).

Luke 23:47. The centurion's words are given in such a form as to confirm the Roman opinion of Jesus-' innocence. His confession was in itself a glorifying of God.

Luke 23:49. The first word should be but; a contrast is drawn between the friends of Jesus and the crowd. According to Lk. the former were not solely women: perhaps he is influenced by prophecy, e.g. Psalms 88:8; Psalms 38:11.

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Luke 23:44-49

44 And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earthb 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 things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.

49 And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things.