Luke · Chapter 23 King James Version

Luke 23:53

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The Scripture

(53) And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)

In this chapter Jesus is taken before the authorities, questioned, and then betrays his friend to the soldiers. He is crucified on the cross, and in his final moments he prays for forgiveness of those who crucify him. The narrative highlights themes of divine love, suffering, and the ultimate sacrifice.

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