Luke 23:56

“And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.”

"And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment." - Luke 23:56
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What does Luke 23:56 mean?

Luke 23:56 in the King James Version reads, “And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.” This verse is a small but significant part of the narrative of Jesus’ crucifixion and burial. In this verse, Luke…

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Resting in the Silence: A Sabbath Reflection

In the Gospel of Luke, chapter 23, verse 56, we find a profound moment captured in a simple, yet deeply significant statement: "And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment." This verse takes us into the aftermath…

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A Prayer for Preparation and Rest in Obedience

Heavenly Father, As we bow our heads and humble our hearts before You, we reflect deeply on the scripture from Luke 23:56, "And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment." Lord, let us first acknowledge Your holy…

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Luke 23:56 - "And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment."
Luke 23:55-56 - "The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how his body was laid in it. Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment."
Luke 1:56 - "And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house."
Luke 12:56 - "Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?"
Luke 9:56 - "For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village."
Luke 8:56 - "And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done."
Luke 22:56 - "But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him."
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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.
"For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village." - Luke 9:56
"And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house." - Luke 1:56
"The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed Joseph and saw the tomb and how his body was laid in it. Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment." - Luke 23:55-56
"And her parents were astonished: but he charged them that they should tell no man what was done." - Luke 8:56
"Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?" - Luke 12:56
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"But a certain maid beheld him as he sat by the fire, and earnestly looked upon him, and said, This man was also with him." - Luke 22:56
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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 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."
Luke 7:23 - "And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me."