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Themes in Luke 23

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Themes in Luke 23

Luke 23:1 (show verse)

And the whole assemblage of them arose, and carried 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 perverting our nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, and saying that he himself is the Christ, the 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 asked him, saying, Art thou the king of the Jews? And he answering said to him, I am.

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 to the chief priests and the crowd, I find nothing criminal 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 were the more violent, saying, He stirreth up the people, teaching throughout all Judaea, beginning from Galilee, even to 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 when Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilaean.

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 on learning that he belonged to Herods jurisdiction, he sent him to Herod, who was himself also at Jerusalem at this 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, when he saw Jesus, was very glad; for he had been wishing to see him for a long time, because he had heard about him; and he hoped to see some sign wrought 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 put many questions to him; but he gave him no answer.

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 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 also with his guard of soldiers set him at nought and mocked him, and having arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, 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)

And Herod and Pilate on that day became friends with each other; for they had before been at enmity.

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, when he had 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

said to them, Ye have brought to me this man, as one that perverteth the people; and behold, I have examined him before you, and have found nothing in this man to sustain the charges which ye bring against him.

Luke 23:15 (show verse)

No, nor yet Herod; for he hath sent him back to us; and lo! nothing deserving death hath 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)

I will therefore chastise, 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 it was necessary for him to release to them one at the 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 all at once, saying, Away with this man, 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, for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, had been 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)

But Pilate again spoke to them, wishing to release Jesus.

Luke 23:21 (show verse)

But they cried out, saying, Crucify, crucify him!

Luke 23:22 (show verse)

And he said to them the third time, Why, what evil hath this man done? I have found him guilty of nothing deserving death; I will therefore chastise, 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 urgent with loud voices, demanding that he should he crucified; and their voices prevailed.

Luke 23:24 (show verse)

And Pilate gave sentence that what they demanded should be done.

Luke 23:25 (show verse)

And he released him who for sedition and murder had been cast into prison, whom they asked for; but Jesus he delivered 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 when they had led him away, they laid hold on one Simon a Cyrenaean, coming out of the country, and laid on him the cross, that he might bear it after 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 followed him a great multitude of the people, and of women who were bewailing 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, weep not 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 lo! the days are coming, in which they will say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bore, and the breasts that never gave nourishment.

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

Luke 23:30 (show verse)

Then will they 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 in the green tree, what will be done in the 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)

And two others, who were malefactors, were led 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 had come to the place which is called the Skull, they there crucified him, and the malefactors; one on the right hand, 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)

And Jesus said, Father, forgive them! for they know not what they do. And they divided his garments, casting lots.

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 looking on; and the rulers sneered, saying, Others he saved; let him save himself, if this is the Christ of God, the 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)

And the soldiers also came up to him and made sport of him, offering him vinegar,

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 art 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)

There was also an inscription over 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)

And one of the crucified malefactors railed at him, saying, Art thou not 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)

But the other answering said, rebuking him, Dost not thou fear God, since thou art in the same 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 justly; for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man hath done nothing amiss.

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, Jesus, remember me when thou comest in thy 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 do I say to thee, Today shalt thou 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)

And it was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour,

Luke 23:45 (show verse)

the sun having failed; and the veil of the temple was rent 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 cried with a loud voice, and said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit! And having said this, he expired.

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, seeing what was done, gave glory to God, saying, Surely this was a righteous man.

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 that had come together to that sight, when they had seen the things which were done, returned, 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 stood at a distance, and women that came with 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 named Joseph, of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews, being a councilor, and 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)

who was not consenting to their purpose and deed, and 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 linen, and laid it in a tomb that was hewn out of the rock; wherein no one had yet 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)

And it was the day of preparation, and the sabbath was now coming on.

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 had come with him from Galilee, followed after, 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)

And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; 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