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Themes in Luke 23

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Themes in Luke 23

Luke 23:1 (show verse)

And having risen, the whole multitude of them did lead him to Pilate,

Jerusalem » Roman rulers who resided in » Pontius pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Led by the council to pilate (in jerusalem)
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus

Luke 23:2 (show verse)

and began to accuse him, saying, 'This one we found perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying himself to be Christ a king.'

false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against jesus
Christ » Slandered » Of Christ and his disciples
Evil » Slander » Of Christ and his disciples
Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » The second, of treason
Jerusalem » Roman rulers who resided in » Pontius pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Led by the council to pilate (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ, a king
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Conspire to destroy jesus
Slander » Of Christ and his disciples
Slander » Instances of » That he was a king
Treason » Instances of » Jesus falsely accused of
Tribute » Roman » Our lord falsely accused of forbidding to pay

Luke 23:3 (show verse)

And Pilate questioned him, saying, 'Thou art the king of the Jews?' and he answering him, said, 'Thou dost say it.'

Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » The second, of treason
Jerusalem » Roman rulers who resided in » Pontius pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Led by the council to pilate (in jerusalem)
Pleading » Jesus declined to plead
Self-defense » Accused persons heard in
Treason » Instances of » Jesus falsely accused of

Luke 23:4 (show verse)

And Pilate said unto the chief priests, and the multitude, 'I find no fault in this man;'

Jerusalem » Roman rulers who resided in » Pontius pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Led by the council to pilate (in jerusalem)

Luke 23:5 (show verse)

and they were the more urgent, saying -- 'He doth stir up the people, teaching throughout the whole of Judea -- having begun from Galilee -- unto this place.'

Jerusalem » Roman rulers who resided in » Pontius pilate
Jesus Christ » Teacher
Jesus Christ » History of » Led by the council to pilate (in jerusalem)
Judea » Also called judah and judaea » It applies to the territory east of the jordan river in
Rage » Anger, easily kindled into rage
Slander » Instances of » That he was seditious

Luke 23:6 (show verse)

And Pilate having heard of Galilee, questioned if the man is a Galilean,

Galilee » Pprovince of
Galilee » The northern district of palestine » Herod (antipas), tetrarch of
Galilee » Jurisdiction of, granted to herod by the romans
Herod » Tetrarch of galilee (herod antipas) » Jesus tried by
Jerusalem » Roman rulers who resided in » Pontius pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Arraigned before herod antipas (in jerusalem)
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Herod antipas, in craftiness and tyranny

Luke 23:7 (show verse)

and having known that he is from the jurisdiction of Herod, he sent him back unto Herod, he being also in Jerusalem in those days.

Antipas » Ruled » Galilee » Slayed » John the baptist
Galilee » The northern district of palestine » Herod (antipas), tetrarch of
Galilee » Jurisdiction of, granted to herod by the romans
Herod » Tetrarch of galilee (herod antipas) » Jesus tried by
Herod » Tetrarch of galilee (herod antipas)
Herods of the new testament » Antipas (herod the tetrarch) facts concerning » He ruled over galilee and perea for about thirty years seeking the title of king he was banished to gaul
Jerusalem » Roman rulers who resided in » Pontius pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Arraigned before herod antipas (in jerusalem)
Pontius pilate » The ruler who sought to shirk responsibility, in the trial of Christ » By sending him to herod
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Herod antipas, in craftiness and tyranny

Luke 23:8 (show verse)

And Herod having seen Jesus did rejoice exceedingly, for he was wishing for a long time to see him, because of hearing many things about him, and he was hoping some sign to see done by him,

Curiosity » Instances of » Of herod (antipas), to see jesus
Herod » Tetrarch of galilee (herod antipas) » Jesus tried by
Herod » Tetrarch of galilee (herod antipas) » Desires to see jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Arraigned before herod antipas (in jerusalem)
Miracles » The wicked » Desire to see
Miracles » Demanded by unbelievers
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Herod antipas, in craftiness and tyranny

Luke 23:9 (show verse)

and was questioning him in many words, and he answered him nothing.

Christ » Silent of Christ » Before herod
Herod » Tetrarch of galilee (herod antipas) » Jesus tried by
Jesus Christ » History of » Arraigned before herod antipas (in jerusalem)
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Herod antipas, in craftiness and tyranny
Silence » Of Christ » Before herod
Christ Silent » Before herod

Luke 23:10 (show verse)

And the chief priests and the scribes stood vehemently accusing him,

Herod » Tetrarch of galilee (herod antipas) » Jesus tried by
Jesus Christ » History of » Arraigned before herod antipas (in jerusalem)
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Herod antipas, in craftiness and tyranny
Scribes » Modern » Active in procuring our lord's death

Luke 23:11 (show verse)

and Herod with his soldiers having set him at nought, and having mocked, having put around him gorgeous apparel, did send him back to Pilate,

Antipas » Ruled » Galilee » Slayed » John the baptist
Christ » Parables of found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Persecution of
Christ » Appearing to his disciples other references to cures by » Mocked by men
Church » Enemies of » Of Christ
Herod » Tetrarch of galilee (herod antipas) » Jesus tried by
Herods of the new testament » Antipas (herod the tetrarch) facts concerning » He ruled over galilee and perea for about thirty years seeking the title of king he was banished to gaul
the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » Enduring indignities
Irony » Instances of » The roman soldiers to jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Arraigned before herod antipas (in jerusalem)
Malice » Instances of » Herod antipas toward jesus
Mocking » The persecutors of jesus mock him
Mocking » Of Christ » Of Christ
Persecution » Of Christ
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Herod antipas, in craftiness and tyranny
Sarcasm » Instances of » The persecutors of jesus
Scoffing » Instances of » Herod antipas
Soldiers » Mock jesus
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Persecution » Of Christ
Sufferings of Christ » He was mocked

Luke 23:12 (show verse)

and both Pilate and Herod became friends on that day with one another, for they were before at enmity between themselves.

Herod » Tetrarch of galilee (herod antipas) » Jesus tried by
Jesus Christ » History of » Arraigned before herod antipas (in jerusalem)
Reconciliation » Between pilate and herod antipas
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Herod antipas, in craftiness and tyranny

Luke 23:13 (show verse)

And Pilate having called together the chief priests, and the rulers, and the people,

Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Herod antipas, in craftiness and tyranny

Luke 23:14 (show verse)

said unto them, 'Ye brought to me this man as perverting the people, and lo, I before you having examined, found in this man no fault in those things ye bring forward against him;

Luke 23:15 (show verse)

no, nor yet Herod, for I sent you back unto him, and lo, nothing worthy of death is having been done by him;

Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Herod » Tetrarch of galilee (herod antipas) » Jesus tried by
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Herod antipas, in craftiness and tyranny

Luke 23:16 (show verse)

having chastised, therefore, I will release him,'

Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Feast of the passover » Custom of releasing a prisoner at
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Passover » Prisoner released at, by the romans
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Punishment » Minor offenses » Punishable by » Scourging

Luke 23:17 (show verse)

for it was necessary for him to release to them one at every feast,

Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Criminals » Released at feasts
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Feast of the passover » Custom of releasing a prisoner at
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Passover » Prisoner released at, by the romans
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Prisoners » Released at feasts

Luke 23:18 (show verse)

and they cried out -- the whole multitude -- saying, 'Away with this one, and release to us Barabbas,'

Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
Christ » Rejected » The chief priests and rulers
Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Incite the people to ask that barabbas be released and jesus be destroyed
Rejected » Christ » The chief priests and rulers
Rejection » Of Christ » The chief priests and rulers

Luke 23:19 (show verse)

who had been, because of a certain sedition made in the city, and murder, cast into prison.

Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus
Prisons » Used for confining » Persons accused of crimes

Luke 23:20 (show verse)

Pilate again then -- wishing to release Jesus -- called to them,

Luke 23:21 (show verse)

but they were calling out, saying, 'Crucify, crucify him.'

Luke 23:22 (show verse)

And he a third time said unto them, 'Why, what evil did he? no cause of death did I find in him; having chastised him, then, I will release him.'

Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Pontius pilate » The ruler who sought to shirk responsibility, in the trial of Christ » By proposing to inflict a minor penalty
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus

Luke 23:23 (show verse)

And they were pressing with loud voices asking him to be crucified, and their voices, and those of the chief priests, were prevailing,

Luke 23:24 (show verse)

and Pilate gave judgment for their request being done,

Luke 23:25 (show verse)

and he released him who because of sedition and murder hath been cast into the prison, whom they were asking, and Jesus he gave up to their will.

Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people

Luke 23:26 (show verse)

And as they led him away, having taken hold on Simon, a certain Cyrenian, coming from the field, they put on him the cross, to bear it behind Jesus.

Cross » Jesus crucified on
Cross » Carried by » Simon
Jesus Christ » History of » Is led away to be crucified (from jerusalem)
Simon » Of cyrene
Simon » A man from the city of cyrene » Compelled to carry jesus' cross

Luke 23:27 (show verse)

And there was following him a great multitude of the people, and of women, who also were beating themselves and lamenting him,

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Is led away to be crucified (from jerusalem)
Lamentations » Examples of » For Christ
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary magdalene and other disciples
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Women of jerusalem
Social duties » Sympathy the marks of true » Human, examples of
Sympathy » The marks of true » Examples of
Women » First at the gravesite

Luke 23:28 (show verse)

and Jesus having turned unto them, said, 'Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but for yourselves weep ye, and for your children;

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Is led away to be crucified (from jerusalem)
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Certain women
Women » First at the gravesite

Luke 23:29 (show verse)

for, lo, days do come, in which they shall say, Happy the barren, and wombs that did not bare, and paps that did not give suck;

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Is led away to be crucified (from jerusalem)

Luke 23:30 (show verse)

then they shall begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us, and to the hills, Cover us; --

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Is led away to be crucified (from jerusalem)

Luke 23:31 (show verse)

for, if in the green tree they do these things -- in the dry what may happen?'

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Is led away to be crucified (from jerusalem)
Trees » Illustrative » (dry,) of the wicked ripe for judgment
Trees » Illustrative » (green,) of the innocence of Christ

Luke 23:32 (show verse)

And there were also others -- two evil-doers -- with him, to be put to death;

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Is led away to be crucified (from jerusalem)
Malefactors (criminals) » Crucified with jesus

Luke 23:33 (show verse)

and when they came to the place that is called Skull, there they crucified him and the evil-doers, one on the right hand and one on the left.

Calvary » Also called golgotha, place where jesus was crucified
Crucifixion » He was crucified
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » Being nailed to the cross
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Malefactors (criminals) » Crucified with jesus
Punishment » Death penalty » Modes of execution » Crucifixion
Sufferings of Christ » He was crucified

Luke 23:34 (show verse)

And Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, for they have not known what they do;' and parting his garments they cast a lot.

Christ » Saviour » Seven last sayings of
Christ » Intercession of Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For enemies
Christ » His farewell prayer joh 17 » On the cross, for his enemies
Christ » Spirit of » Forgiving
Christ, character of » Forgiving
Christ's » His farewell prayer joh 17 » On the cross, for his enemies
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Enemies » Prayer for
Enemies » Christ prayed for his
Enemy » Jesus, of his persecutors
Forgiveness » Why jesus Christ asked God the father to forgive man
Forgiveness » Instances of » Jesus forgives his enemies
Forgiveness of injuries » Christ set an example of
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Jesus
Good for evil » Returning » Jesus, to his crucifiers
Ignorance of God » Exemplified » Jews
intercession » Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For enemies
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Love » Good for evil examples of returning » Jesus
Love of Christ » Manifested in his » Praying for his enemies
Malefactors (criminals) » Crucified with jesus
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For enemies
Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For enemies
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Jesus on the cross
Intercessory prayer » Christ set an example of
Seven » Gifts of Christ » Last sayings of Christ
Sin » Will be exposed, no matter how committed » Like the sin of the jews, it may be done in ignorance
Sinners » Sin » Jews » Ignorance
Spirit of Christ » Forgiving

Luke 23:35 (show verse)

And the people were standing, looking on, and the rulers also were sneering with them, saying, 'Others he saved, let him save himself, if this be the Christ, the choice one of God.'

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Divinity » Challenged » By the rulers
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Christ, the chosen of God
Malefactors (criminals) » Crucified with jesus
Scoffing » Instances of » The people and the jewish rulers
Scorning and mocking » Exemplified » People and rulers

Luke 23:36 (show verse)

And mocking him also were the soldiers, coming near and offering vinegar to him,

Christ » Appearing to his disciples other references to cures by » Mocked by men
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Divinity » Challenged » By the soldiers
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Malefactors (criminals) » Crucified with jesus
Mocking » Of Christ » Of Christ
Scoffing » Instances of » Soldiers
Soldiers » Mock jesus
Sufferings of Christ » He was mocked
Wine » Cheap wine (like vinegar) given to jesus at the crucifixion

Luke 23:37 (show verse)

and saying, 'If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.'

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Divinity » Challenged » By the soldiers
satanic If's » At the cross if thou be the son of God, come down from the cross » The cry of the soldiers
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Malefactors (criminals) » Crucified with jesus
Satanic » At the cross if thou be the son of God, come down from the cross » The cry of the soldiers
Soldiers » Mock jesus

Luke 23:38 (show verse)

And there was also a superscription written over him, in letters of Greek, and Roman, and Hebrew, 'This is the King of the Jews.'

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » The second, of treason
Inscriptions » Above jesus at the crucifixion
Irony » Instances of » The inscription of pilate above jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Language » Mentioned in scripture » Latin
Language » Mentioned in scripture » Greek
Language » Kinds of, mentioned » Latin
Malefactors (criminals) » Crucified with jesus
Superscription (inscription) » Inscription, sign » On the cross

Luke 23:39 (show verse)

And one of the evil-doers who were hanged, was speaking evil of him, saying, 'If thou be the Christ, save thyself and us.'

Christ » Reproves » Reviled
Converts » Instances of » The thief on the cross
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Divinity » Challenged » By one of the thieves
satanic If's » At the cross if thou be the son of God, come down from the cross » The cry of the thief
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Malefactors (criminals) » Crucified with jesus
Rebuke » Appointed by God corrupt » The dying thief rebukes his companion
Reviling and reproaching » Exemplified » Malefactor
Satanic » At the cross if thou be the son of God, come down from the cross » The cry of the thief
Sin » For punishments, ancient modes of reacts » The dying thief rebukes his companion
Sufferings of Christ » He was reviled

Luke 23:40 (show verse)

And the other answering, was rebuking him, saying, 'Dost thou not even fear God, that thou art in the same judgment?

Converts » Instances of » The thief on the cross
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Dying thief » Rebuked his sinful companion
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Penitent thief » Rebuked his sinful companion
Rebuke » Appointed by God corrupt » The dying thief rebukes his companion
Repentance » True--exemplified » Thief on the cross
Reproof » On account of » Reviling Christ
Sin » For punishments, ancient modes of reacts » The dying thief rebukes his companion

Luke 23:41 (show verse)

and we indeed righteously, for things worthy of what we did we receive back, but this one did nothing out of place;'

Confession of sin » Examples of personal » Prodigal son
Confession of sin » Exemplified » Thief
Converts » Instances of » The thief on the cross
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Dying thief » Declared Christ to be sinless
Dying thief » Confessed his own sin
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Penitent thief » Declared Christ to be sinless
Penitent thief » Confessed his own sin
Perfection » Some essential elements of » Christ's sinlessness, general references to
Repentance » True--exemplified » Thief on the cross
Sin » Examples of personal » Prodigal son

Luke 23:42 (show verse)

and he said to Jesus, 'Remember me, lord, when thou mayest come in thy reign;'

Christ » Divinity » Kingdom of
Church » Thy kingdom
Converts » Instances of » The thief on the cross
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Dying thief » Confessed Christ, calling him lord
Dying thief » Exhibited wonder faith
Dying thief » Made a model prayer
Earnest suppliants » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry of the dying soul (penitent thief)
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Kingdom » Christ's
Penitent thief » Confessed Christ, calling him lord
Penitent thief » Exhibited wonder faith
Penitent thief » Made a model prayer
Power » Examples of » The dying thief
Prayer » To be offered » To Christ
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » The dying thief
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » The cry of the dying soul (penitent thief)
Prayer » Examples of » The dying thief
Prayer, answers to » Thief on the cross
Remember » Me » Prayer for
divine Remembrance » Prayer for
Seven » Earnest suppliants » The cry of the dying soul (penitent thief)
Spiritual » Eternal the growth of » Kingdom of Christ

Luke 23:43 (show verse)

and Jesus said to him, 'Verily I say to thee, To-day with me thou shalt be in the paradise.'

Christ » In presence of » Joy in Christ's presence
Christ » Saviour » Seven last sayings of
Christ's » Presence, in » A source of joy of the future life
Converts » Instances of » The thief on the cross
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Dying thief » Received an immediate answer
Family Joy » Future » Maternal and paternal love » Joy in Christ's presence
Hell » Disembodied spirits » Jesus visited
Hell » Disembodied spirits » Paradise
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Life » Christ » Continuous
Outcasts received » The dying thief
Parables » Of Christ found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » The barren fig tree, luke 13
Paradise » The place of glorified spirits
Penitent thief » Received an immediate answer
Prayer, answers to » Thief on the cross
Seven » Gifts of Christ » Last sayings of Christ
the future » No more » Joy in Christ's presence

Luke 23:44 (show verse)

And it was, as it were, the sixth hour, and darkness came over all the land till the ninth hour,

Luke 23:45 (show verse)

and the sun was darkened, and the vail of the sanctuary was rent in the midst,

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Meteorology and celestial phenomena » Phenomena of » Darkness at the crucifixion
The sun » Miracles connected with » Darkened at the crucifixion
Symbols and similitudes » The tearing of the curtain in the temple
Veil » Of the temple » Torn from the top to the bottom at the time of the crucifixion of jesus
the sacred Veil » Was rent at the death of our lord

Luke 23:46 (show verse)

and having cried with a loud voice, Jesus said, 'Father, to Thy hands I commit my spirit;' and these things having said, he breathed forth the spirit.

Christ » Saviour » Seven last sayings of
Committal » Committal into God's hands
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
God » Trust in » Committal into God's hands
the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » Having a human soul
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Seven » Gifts of Christ » Last sayings of Christ

Luke 23:47 (show verse)

And the centurion having seen what was done, did glorify God, saying, 'Really this man was righteous;'

Armies » March in ranks » Roman army » Centurions
Centurion » In charge of the soldiers who crucified jesus, testifies, "truly this was the son of God,"
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Glorifying God » Exemplified » The centurion
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)

Luke 23:48 (show verse)

and all the multitudes who were come together to this sight, beholding the things that came to pass, smiting their breasts did turn back;

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)

Luke 23:49 (show verse)

and all his acquaintances stood afar off, and women who did follow him from Galilee, beholding these things.

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Galilee » The northern district of palestine » Women from, ministered to jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Women » First at the gravesite

Luke 23:50 (show verse)

And lo, a man, by name Joseph, being a counsellor, a man good and righteous,

Counsellor » Was member of the sanhedrin at jerusalem
Integrity » Instances of » Joseph, a counselor
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb
Joseph » Characteristics of » Of arimathea
Justice » Exemplified » Joseph

Luke 23:51 (show verse)

-- he was not consenting to their counsel and deed -- from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who also himself was expecting the reign of God,

Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Examples of avoiding » Joseph of arimathea
Arimathea » A town five miles north of jerusalem
Counsellor » Was member of the sanhedrin at jerusalem
Fellowship » Instances of those who avoided fellowship with the wicked » Joseph of arimathaea
Integrity » Instances of » Joseph, a counselor
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb
Justice » Exemplified » Joseph

Luke 23:52 (show verse)

he, having gone near to Pilate, asked the body of Jesus,

Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb
Pontius pilate » Allows joseph of arimathaea to take jesus' body

Luke 23:53 (show verse)

and having taken it down, he wrapped it in fine linen, and placed it in a tomb hewn out, where no one was yet laid.

Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb

Luke 23:54 (show verse)

And the day was a preparation, and sabbath was approaching,

Days » Feast of » Of preparation
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb
Preparation » Day of
Sabbath » Preparations for the

Luke 23:55 (show verse)

and the women also who have come with him out of Galilee having followed after, beheld the tomb, and how his body was placed,

Galilee » The northern district of palestine » Women from, ministered to jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary magdalene and other disciples
Women » First at the gravesite

Luke 23:56 (show verse)

and having turned back, they made ready spices and ointments, and on the sabbath, indeed, they rested, according to the command.

Anointing » Was used for » Preparing the dead for burial
Anointing » Of the dead
Burial » With spices
Embalming » How performed by the jews
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary magdalene and other disciples
Sabbath » Observance of » By the women preparing to embalm the corpse of jesus
Spices » Prepared for embalming the corpse of jesus
Women » First at the gravesite