Luke 23:55-56
“And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid. And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.”

What does Luke 23:55-56 mean?
Luke 23:55-56 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, “And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid. And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to…
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In the sacred narrative of Luke 23:55-56, we find a poignant moment following the crucifixion of Christ. The verses tell us, "And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid. And they returned, and…
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O Sovereign Lord, Creator of the heavens and the earth, we come before You in humility, seeking Your presence as we reflect on the sacred moments surrounding the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus Christ. As we meditate on Luke 23:55-56, we are reminded of the depth of grief borne by…
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