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Luke 23:48

Luke 23:48
And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And that day was the preparation,.... Both for the sabbath, and for the "Chagigah", or grand festival, which they kept…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Luke 23:47-49

See the notes at Mat 27:52-55. Luk 23:48 The things which were done - The earthquake, the darkness, and the sufferings…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

And all the people - All were deeply affected except the priests, and those whom they had employed to serve their base…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 23:44-49

In these verses we have three things: -

I. Christ's dying magnified by the prodigies that attended it: only two are…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

all the people Rather, all the crowds.

smote their breasts, and returned Rather, returned, smiting their breasts. It…

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