Luke 23:49

“And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things.”

"And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things." - Luke 23:49
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What does Luke 23:49 mean?

Luke 23:49 (KJV) states, "And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things." This verse is found within the context of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. In Luke 23, the passage describes the events leading up to Jesus'…

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Standing Afar: The Silent Witnesses of Crucifixion

In the somber hours of Christ’s crucifixion, the Gospel of Luke records a poignant scene: "And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things" (KJV, Luke 23:49). This moment encapsulates the deep, stirring emotion of…

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A Prayer of Reflection and Mourning: Standing with the Suffering Christ

Heavenly Father, With humble hearts, we come before You this day, drawn by the weight of the events that transpired on the cross, where our beloved Savior took upon Himself the sins of the world. We reflect upon the moment captured in Luke 23:49, which states, "And all his…

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Luke 23:49 - "And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things."
Luke 12: 49
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."
Genesis 49:23 - "The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him:"
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?"
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:"
Luke 2:49 - "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 22:49 - "When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?"
Luke 8:49 - "¶ While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master."
Luke 24:49 - "¶ And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high."
Luke 9:49 - "¶ And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us."
Ezekiel 23:49 - "And they shall recompense your lewdness upon you, and ye shall bear the sins of your idols: and ye shall know that I am the Lord GOD."
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"The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him:" - Genesis 49:23
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Luke 6:49 - "But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great."
"For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name." - Luke 1:49
"¶ I am come to send fire on the earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?" - Luke 12:49
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."