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Luke 23:56

King James Version (KJV)

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

Luke 23:56 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Luke 23:56

Theological / Devotional

Rested the sabbath day. Luke specifically mentions Friday, the “preparation” day (v. 54), the Sabbath day (vs. 54, 56), and the “first day of the week” (ch. 24:1). There can be no question as to the sequence of these days or their identity. Christ was crucified on Friday, rested in the tomb over the Sabbath, having completed the work of redemption (see on Gen. 2:2, 3; Eze. 20:20), and rose the following day, the first day of the week (see on Luke 24:1).

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