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Themes in Luke 23

Luke 23:1 (show verse)

Then the whole body of them got up and brought Him before 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 they began to accuse Him, saying, “We found this man misleading our nation and forbidding to pay taxes to Caesar, and saying that He Himself is 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)

So Pilate asked Him, saying, “Are You the King of the Jews?” And He answered him and said, “It is as you say.”

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)

Then Pilate said to the chief priests and the crowds, “I find no guilt 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)

But they kept on insisting, saying, “He stirs up the people, teaching all over Judea, starting from Galilee even as far as 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)

When Pilate heard it, he asked whether the man was 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 when he learned that He belonged to Herod’s jurisdiction, he sent Him to Herod, who himself also was in Jerusalem at that time.

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)

Now Herod was very glad when he saw Jesus; for he had wanted to see Him for a long time, because he had been hearing about Him and was hoping to see some sign performed 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 he questioned Him at some length; but 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 were standing there, accusing Him vehemently.

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, after treating Him with contempt and mocking Him, dressed Him in a gorgeous robe and sent 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)

Now Herod and Pilate became friends with one another that very day; for before they had been enemies with each other.

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)

Pilate summoned 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

and said to them, “You brought this man to me as one who incites the people to rebellion, and behold, having examined Him before you, I have found no guilt in this man regarding the charges which you make against Him.

Luke 23:15 (show verse)

No, nor has Herod, for he sent Him back to us; and behold, nothing deserving death has 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)

Therefore I will punish Him and 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)

[Now he was obliged to release to them at the feast one prisoner.]

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)

But they cried out all together, saying, “Away with this man, and release for 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)

(He was one who had been thrown into prison for an insurrection made in the city, and for murder.)

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, wanting to release Jesus, addressed them again,

Luke 23:21 (show verse)

but they kept on calling out, saying, “Crucify, crucify Him!”

Luke 23:22 (show verse)

And he said to them the third time, “Why, what evil has this man done? I have found in Him no guilt demanding death; therefore I will punish Him and 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)

But they were insistent, with loud voices asking that He be crucified. And their voices began to prevail.

Luke 23:24 (show verse)

And Pilate pronounced sentence that their demand be granted.

Luke 23:25 (show verse)

And he released the man they were asking for who had been thrown into prison for insurrection and murder, but he delivered Jesus 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)

When they led Him away, they seized a man, Simon of Cyrene, coming in from the country, and placed on him the cross to carry 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 following Him was a large crowd of the people, and of women who were

mourning 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)

But Jesus turning to them said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, stop weeping for Me, but weep for yourselves 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 behold, the days are coming when they will say, ‘Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bore, and the breasts that never nursed.’

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 will 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 they do these things when the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?”

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)

Two others also, who were criminals, were being led away to be put to death with Him.

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)

When they came to the place called The Skull, there they crucified Him and the criminals, one on the right and the other 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)

But Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.”

And they cast lots, dividing up His garments among themselves.

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 stood by, looking on. And even the rulers were sneering at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if this is the Christ of God, His Chosen One.”

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)

The soldiers also mocked Him, coming up to Him, offering Him sour wine,

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 You are the King of the Jews, save Yourself!”

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)

Now there was also an inscription above Him, “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)

One of the criminals who were hanged there was hurling abuse at Him, saying, “Are You not the Christ? Save Yourself 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)

But the other answered, and rebuking him said, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation?

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 are suffering justly, for we are receiving what we deserve for our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.”

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 was saying, “Jesus, remember me when You come in Your kingdom!”

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 He said to him, “Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in 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)

It was now about

the sixth hour, and darkness fell over the whole land until the ninth hour,

Luke 23:45 (show verse)

because the sun was obscured; and the veil of the temple was torn in two.

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 Jesus, crying out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit.” Having said this, He breathed His last.

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)

Now when the centurion saw what had happened, he began praising God, saying, “Certainly this man was innocent.”

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 crowds who came together for this spectacle, when they observed what had happened, began to return,

beating their breasts.

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

Luke 23:49 (show verse)

And all His acquaintances and the women who accompanied Him from Galilee were standing at a distance, seeing 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 a man named Joseph, who was a member of the Council, a good and righteous man

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 had not consented to their plan and action), a man from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who was waiting for the kingdom 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)

this man went to Pilate and asked for 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 he took it down and wrapped it in a linen cloth, and laid Him in a tomb cut into the rock, where no one had ever lain.

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)

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

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)

Now the women who had come with Him out of Galilee followed, and saw the tomb and how His body was laid.

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)

Then they returned and prepared spices and perfumes.And on the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.

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