Luke 23:44

44 By now it was noon. The whole earth became dark, the darkness lasting three hours -

Luke 23:44 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 23:44

And it was about the sixth hour
Or twelve o'clock at noon; and so the Ethiopic version, when it was noon; (See Gill on Matthew 27:45).

Luke 23:44 In-Context

42 Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you enter your kingdom."
43 He said, "Don't worry, I will. Today you will join me in paradise."
44 By now it was noon. The whole earth became dark, the darkness lasting three hours -
45 a total blackout. The Temple curtain split right down the middle.
46 Jesus called loudly, "Father, I place my life in your hands!" Then he breathed his last.

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