And the vail of the temple was rent in twain, from the top to the bottom. ] At which time also there was an earthquake, and the rocks were rent, and graves were opened, as Matthew relates, (See Gill on Matthew 27:51), (See Gill on Matthew 27:52).
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And one ran and, filling a sponge full of vinegar, put it on a reed and gave it to him to drink, saying, "Wait, let us see whether Eli'jah will come to take him down."
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And Jesus uttered a loud cry, and breathed his last.
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And the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom.
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And when the centurion, who stood facing him, saw that he thus breathed his last, he said, "Truly this man was the Son of God!"
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There were also women looking on from afar, among whom were Mary Mag'dalene, and Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salo'me,
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