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Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 23:54

(54) That day was the preparation.—See Note on Matthew 27:52.The sabbath drew on.—Literally, the Sabbath was dawning. It is a question whether the word is used here of the actual beginning of the Sabbath—which was, of course, at sunset after the Crucifixion—or, as St. Matthew appears to use it (28:1), for the actual dawn. The later Rabbis appear to have spoken of the day “dawning” in the sense of its beginning at sunset, and so far support the former interpretation. It was possible, however,... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 23:55

(55) And the women also.—Here again we come upon traces of St. Luke’s informants. The other Gospels speak of one or two by name. He knows that others belonging to the company of women who came with Jesus from Galilee (note the recurrence of the same description as in Luke 23:49) had taken part in the work. They had stood within view of the cross. They saw the body taken down. They followed (it was not far) to the garden owned by Nicodemus. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Luke 23:56

(56) They returned, and prepared spices and ointments.—This seems at first inconsistent with their “buying” spices after the Sabbath was over (Luke 24:1). Possibly, we have two groups of women—the two Maries and “Joanna and the others” (Luke 24:10)—taking part in the same work; possibly, what they did on the Friday afternoon or evening was not enough, and it was necessary to buy more spices as soon as shops were open on Saturday evening.Rested the sabbath day.—It is noticeable that this is the... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Luke 23:1-56

With Me in Paradise Luke 23:3 We have heard the first word of peace: the priestly intercession for the transgressors. Now we listen to the comfortable word that the Son of man addresses to one who truly turns to Him. There is a natural sequence: first the sinner, then the penitent The prayer of Christ is no sooner uttered than it begins to be answered. The firstfruits of the cross is the malefactor who hangs by Jesus' side. And the robber receives a message of peace. Christ's gift to him is... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Luke 23:1-56

1Chapter 25THE PASSION.Luke 22:47-71 - Luke 23:1-56WHILE Jesus kept His sad watch in Gethsemane, treading the winepress alone, His enemies kept theirs in the city. The step of Judas, as he passed out into the night, went verberating within the house of the high priest, and onwards into the palace of Pilate himself, awaking a thousand echoes, as swift messengers flew hither and thither, bearing the hurried summons, calling the rulers and elders from their repose, and marshalling the Roman... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Luke 23:1-56

CHAPTER 23 1. The son of man before Pilate and Herod. (Luke 23:1-12 ) 2. Pilate Yields to the People’s Will; Barabbas Freed and the Son of man Condemned. (Luke 23:13-26 ) 3. The Crucifixion of the Son Of Man. (Luke 23:27-38 ) 4. The Penitent Thief. (Luke 23:39-43 ) 5. The Death of the Son of Man. (Luke 23:44-46 ) 6. The Testimony of the Centurion. (Luke 23:47-49 ) 7. The Burial. (Luke 23:50-56 .) Luke 23:1-12 Before Pilate the Son of Man is accused as a perverter of the nation and as... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Luke 23:54

23:54 And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath {k} drew on.(k) Literally, "dawning", and now beginning, for the light of the former day drew toward the going down of the sun, and that was the day of preparation for the feast, that is, the feast which was to be kept the following day. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Luke 23:55

23:55 {18} And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid.(18) Christ, being set upon by the devil and all his instruments, and being even in death’s mouth, places weak women in his service, bearing in mind to immediately triumph over these terrible enemies, and that without any great endeavour. read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - Luke 23:1-56

DELIVERED TO PONTIUS PILATE (vs.1-5) It was still early morning when the Lord Jesus was brought to the judgment hall of Pilate, the Roman governor (John 18:28), for the Jews were determined to quickly force through their vicious purpose so as to allow no time for any appeal to sober justice. From the beginning of that mock trial the absence of orderly court procedure was most apparent. They laid no charge as to anything He had done, nor did they even lay the charge that He said He was the... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Luke 23:1-56

LAST DAY UPON EARTH Here we meet the momentous events recorded in Matthew 26-27 and Mark 14-15, and there treated as fully as space permitted. The incidents peculiar to Luke are first, the explanation of Judas’ conduct that Satan entered into him (Luke 22:3 ). Satan can enter into no man without his own consent, but the only safeguard against that is the new birth, (John 3:0 ); second, the information that Peter and John were the two disciples sent to make ready the passover (Luke 22:8 );... read more

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