Luke 23:28
“But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.”
What does Luke 23:28 mean?
Luke 23:28 (KJV) reads, "But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children." This verse is part of the narrative of Jesus' crucifixion in the Gospel of Luke. It takes place as Jesus is being led to his…
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In the profound passage of Luke 23:28, we hear the compassionate words of Christ amidst His own suffering: "But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children." This moment depicts a crucial junction in the…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You, I echo the profound words spoken by Jesus in Luke 23:28: “But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.” Lord, I take a moment to reflect on the significance of…
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