Luke 23:54 - Printer Friendly

ESV: It was the day of Preparation, and the Sabbath was beginning.

NIV: It was Preparation Day, and the Sabbath was about to begin.

NASB: It was a preparation day, and a Sabbath was about to begin.

CSB: It was the preparation day, and the Sabbath was about to begin.

NLT: This was done late on Friday afternoon, the day of preparation, as the Sabbath was about to begin.

KJV: And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on.

NKJV: That day was the Preparation, and the Sabbath drew near.

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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