Luke 23:44

44 And it was now about the sixth hour; and all the land was dark till the ninth hour;

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 And he said, Jesus, keep me in mind when you come in your kingdom.

43 And he said to him, Truly I say to you, Today you will be with me in Paradise.

44 And it was now about the sixth hour; and all the land was dark till the ninth hour;

45 The light of the sun went out, and the curtain in the Temple was parted in two.

46 And Jesus gave a loud cry and said, Father, into your hands I give my spirit: and when he had said this, he gave up his spirit.