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Luke 23:44
And it was now about the sixth hour; and all the land was dark till the ninth hour;
Luke 23:44 · Bible in Basic English
Luke 23:44 in other translations
And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour.
It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over all the land until the ninth hour.
It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour.
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In context
41 And with reason; for we have the right reward of our acts, but this man has done nothing wrong.
42 And he said, Jesus, keep me in mind when you come in your kingdom.
43 And he said to him, Truly I say to you, Today you will be with me in Paradise.
44 And it was now about the sixth hour; and all the land was dark till the ninth hour;
45 The light of the sun went out, and the curtain in the Temple was parted in two.
46 And Jesus gave a loud cry and said, Father, into your hands I give my spirit: and when he had said this, he gave up his spirit.
47 And when the captain saw what was done, he gave praise to God, saying, Without doubt this was an upright man.
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