Luke 23:54

“And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on.”

"And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on." - Luke 23:54
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What does Luke 23:54 mean?

Luke 23:54 (KJV) states: "And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on." This verse is significant in the context of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It occurs immediately after the death of Jesus, and it marks the beginning of the Sabbath. The Sabbath, as per…

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The Sacred Hours of Preparation: Embracing the Sabbath Rest

As we delve into the profound depths of Luke 23:54, which states, "And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on," we find ourselves standing at the intersection of despair and hope, grief and sacred observance. This verse, brief as it may be, encapsulates the weight…

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A Prayer for Preparation and Reflection

Heavenly Father, In the quietness of this hour, as I bow my head before You, I feel the weight of Luke 23:54 heavy upon my heart, a simple yet profound reminder of the sacredness of preparation and the approaching rest. "And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew…

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Luke 23:54 - "And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on."
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Luke 1:54 - "He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;"
Luke 11:54 - "Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him."
Luke 8:54 - "And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise."
Luke 22:54 - "¶ Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off."
Luke 12:54 - "¶ And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is."
Luke 9:54 - "And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did?"
"He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;" - Luke 1:54
Luke 8:54-56 (KJVA) 54 And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise. 55 And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat. 56 And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.
Luke 8:54-56 (KJVA) 54 And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise. 55 And her spirit came again, and she arose straightway: and he commanded to give her meat. 56 And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done.
"¶ Then took they him, and led him, and brought him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off." - Luke 22:54
Luke 12:54 Then He also said to the multitudes, “Whenever you see a cloud rising out of the west, immediately you say, ‘A shower is coming’; and so it is.
"Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him." - Luke 11:54
"And he put them all out, and took her by the hand, and called, saying, Maid, arise." - Luke 8:54
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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 23:24 - "And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required."
Luke 23:45 - "And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst."
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Luke 23:21 - "But they cried, saying, Crucify him, crucify him."