Luke 23:48

“And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.”

"And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned." - Luke 23:48
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What does Luke 23:48 mean?

In the Gospel of Luke 23:48, the King James Version (KJV) reads, "And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts and returned." This verse is part of the larger context of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Luke 23…

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The Weight of Witness: Reflecting on the Cross

Luke 23:48 states, "And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned." This poignant verse comes at a climactic moment in the Gospel of Luke—a moment heavy with sorrow, loss, and recognition. As we…

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A Prayer of Reflection and Repentance

Heavenly Father, In the quiet moments of this day, as I come before You, I am reminded of the powerful scene illustrated in Luke 23:48: "And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned." Lord, I stand…

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Luke 23:48 - "And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned."
Luke 23:48-49 - "And all the crowds that had assembled for this spectacle, when they saw what had taken place, returned home beating their breasts. And all His acquaintances and the women who had followed Him from Galilee stood at a distance watching these things."
"And all the crowds that had assembled for this spectacle, when they saw what had taken place, returned home beating their breasts. And all His acquaintances and the women who had followed Him from Galilee stood at a distance watching these things." - Luke 23:48-49
Luke 24:48 - "And ye are witnesses of these things."
Luke 7:48 - "And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven."
Jeremiah 48:23 - "And upon Kiriathaim, and upon Beth-gamul, and upon Beth-meon,"
"And ye are witnesses of these things." - Luke 24:48
Luke 22:48 - "But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?"
Luke 19:48 - "And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him."
Ezekiel 48:23 - "As for the rest of the tribes, from the east side unto the west side, Benjamin shall have a portion."
Ezekiel 23:48 - "Thus will I cause lewdness to cease out of the land, that all women may be taught not to do after your lewdness."
Luke 11:48 - "Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres."
Luke 8:48 - "And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace."
"And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven." - Luke 7:48
Luke 1:48 - "For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed."
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"But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?" - Luke 22:48
Luke 23:54 - "And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on."
Luke 23:23 - "And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed."
Luke 6:48 - "He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock."
Luke 23:24 - "And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required."