Luke 23:45 - Printer Friendly

ESV: while the sun’s light failed. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two.

NIV: for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two.

NASB: because the sun stopped shining; and the veil of the temple was torn in two.

CSB: because the sun's light failed. The curtain of the sanctuary was split down the middle.

NLT: The light from the sun was gone. And suddenly, the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple was torn down the middle.

KJV: And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.

NKJV: Then the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in two.

Luke was a traveling companion of Paul (Acts 16:10) and a physician (Colossians 4:14). Unlike Matthew, Mark, and John, Luke writes his gospel as an historian, rather than as a first-hand eyewitness. His extensive writings also include the book of Acts (Acts 1:1–3). These are deliberately organized, carefully researched accounts of those events. The gospel of Luke focuses on the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ. Luke's Gentile perspective presents Christ as a Savior for all people, offering both forgiveness and direction to those who follow Him.

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