Luke 23:32-56

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Luke 23:32-56

32Two others, who were criminals, were also led away to be executed with Jesus.
33When they came to the place called The Skull, they crucified Him there, along with the criminals, one on His right and the other on His left.
34Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.
35The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.”
36The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine.
37“If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!”
38Above Him was posted an inscription: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
39One of the criminals who hung there heaped abuse on Him. “Are You not the Christ?” he said. “Save Yourself and us!”
40But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same judgment?
41We are punished justly, for we are receiving what our actions deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”
42Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom!”
43And Jesus said to him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”
44It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over all the land until the ninth hour.
45The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.
46Then Jesus called out in a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit My Spirit.” And when He had said this, He breathed His last.
47When the centurion saw what had happened, he gave glory to God, saying, “Surely this was a righteous man.”
48And when all the people who had gathered for this spectacle saw what had happened, they returned home beating their breasts.
49But all those who knew Jesus, including the women who had followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance watching these things.
50Now there was a Council member named Joseph, a good and righteous man,
51who had not consented to their decision or action. He was from the Judean town of Arimathea, and was waiting for the kingdom of God.
52He went to Pilate to ask for the body of Jesus.
53Then he took it down, wrapped it in a linen cloth, and placed it in a tomb cut into the rock, where no one had yet been laid.
54It was Preparation Day, and the Sabbath was beginning.
55The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed, and they saw the tomb and how His body was placed.
56Then they returned to prepare spices and perfumes. And they rested on the Sabbath, according to the commandment.
— Luke 23:32-56

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