Matthew 27:45-47
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Jesus Dies
45 And from the sixth hour, a darkness came over all the land[a] until the ninth[b] hour. 46 And around the ninth hour Jesus shouted-out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?”, that is, “My God, My God, why[c] did you forsake[d] Me?” 47 And some of the ones standing there, having heard, were saying that “This One is calling Elijah”.
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- Matthew 27:45 Or, earth. Or, the whole land.
- Matthew 27:45 That is, from noon to 3 p.m.
- Matthew 27:46 Or, for what purpose; in order that what might happen.
- Matthew 27:46 Or, abandon, desert. Jesus is quoting Ps 22:1.
Matthew 27:45-47
New International Version
The Death of Jesus(A)
45 From noon until three in the afternoon darkness(B) came over all the land. 46 About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli,[a] lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”).[b](C)
47 When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He’s calling Elijah.”
Footnotes
- Matthew 27:46 Some manuscripts Eloi, Eloi
- Matthew 27:46 Psalm 22:1
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