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Luke · Chapter 23

Luke 23:44

It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour.

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Before · Luke 23:42–43

42He said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.” 43Jesus said to him, “Assuredly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”

44It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour.

After · Luke 23:45–46

45The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in two. 46Jesus, crying with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” Having said this, he breathed his last.

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Notes and cross references in the WEB

  • FootnoteTime was counted from sunrise, so the sixth hour was about noon.
  • Footnote3:00 p.m.

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