48 When all the people who had gathered to witness this sight saw what took place, they beat their breasts and went away.
48 And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.
48 And all the crowds that had assembled for this spectacle, when they saw what had taken place, returned home beating their breasts.
48 All who had come around as spectators to watch the show, when they saw what actually happened, were overcome with grief and headed home.
48 And the whole crowd who came together to that sight, seeing what had been done, beat their breasts and returned.
48 And when all the crowd that came to see the crucifixion saw what had happened, they went home in deep sorrow.
56 Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment.
56 And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.
56 Then they returned and prepared spices and ointments. On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.
56 Then they went back to prepare burial spices and perfumes. They rested quietly on the Sabbath, as commanded.
56 Then they returned and prepared spices and fragrant oils. And they rested on the Sabbath according to the commandment.
56 Then they went home and prepared spices and ointments to anoint his body. But by the time they were finished the Sabbath had begun, so they rested as required by the law.
(Read Luke 23:50-56)
Many, though they do not make any show in outward profession, yet, like Joseph of Arimathea, will be far more ready to do real service, when there is occasion, than others who make a greater noise. Christ was buried in haste, because the sabbath drew on. Weeping must not hinder sowing. Though they were in tears for the death of their Lord, yet they must prepare to keep holy the sabbath. When the sabbath draws on, there must be preparation. Our worldly affairs must be so ordered, that they may not hinder us from our sabbath work; and our holy affections so stirred up, that they may carry us on in it. In whatever business we engage, or however our hearts may be affected, let us never fail to get ready for, and to keep holy, the day of sacred rest, which is the Lord's day.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 23:48
Commentary on Luke 23:44-49
(Read Luke 23:44-49)
We have here the death of Christ magnified by the wonders that attended it, and his death explained by the words with which he breathed out his soul. He was willing to offer himself. Let us seek to glorify God by true repentance and conversion; by protesting against those who crucify the Saviour; by a sober, righteous, and godly life; and by employing our talents in the service of Him who died for us and rose again.