Luke 23:48-49

“And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned. And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things.”

"And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned. And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things." - Luke 23:48-49
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What does Luke 23:48-49 mean?

In Luke 23:48-49 of the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, it is written: "And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned. And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee…

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A Heartbroken Gathering: Mourning at the Cross

As we delve into the poignant words of Luke 23:48-49, we find ourselves standing before the culmination of an agonizing journey—Christ’s crucifixion. The weight of this moment draws forth the grief that penetrated the hearts of those who had gathered to witness the event. The…

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A Prayer of Reflection and Deliverance at the Foot of the Cross

Heavenly Father, In the quietness of this moment, we approach Your throne of grace, seeking to understand the profound depths of the scenes depicted in Your Holy Word. As we recall the poignant reflections from the Gospel of Luke, chapter 23, verses 48 and 49, we are drawn to…

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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."
Luke 23:49 - "And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things."
Luke 23:48 - "And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned."
Luk 2:48-49 (KJVA) 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
Luk 2:48-49 (KJVA) 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
Luk 2:48-49 (KJVA) 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
Luke 12: 49
Luk 2:48-49 (KJVA) 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
Luk 2:48-49 (KJVA) 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
"And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things." - Luke 23:49
"And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned." - Luke 23:48
Luke 24:48 - "And ye are witnesses of these things."
Luk 2:46-49 (KJVA) 46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
Luke 7:48 - "And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven."
Lamentations 3:48-49 KJV Mine eye runneth down with rivers of water for the destruction of the daughter of my people. (49) Mine eye trickleth down, and ceaseth not, without any intermission,
Jeremiah 48:23 - "And upon Kiriathaim, and upon Beth-gamul, and upon Beth-meon,"
"And ye are witnesses of these things." - Luke 24:48
Genesis 49:23 - "The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him:"
Luk 2:46-49 (KJVA) 46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
Luke 12:49 - "¶ I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?"
Luke 1:49 - "For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name."
Luke 7:49 - "And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?"
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."
Jeremiah 49:23 - "¶ Concerning Damascus. Hamath is confounded, and Arpad: for they have heard evil tidings: they are fainthearted; there is sorrow on the sea; it cannot be quiet."
Luke 11:49 - "Therefore also said the wisdom of God, I will send them prophets and apostles, and some of them they shall slay and persecute:"
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."