Luke 23:28 net — But Jesus turned to them and said,“Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your chi…

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"But Jesus turned to them and said,“Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children."

— Luke 23:28, NET Bible

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Luke 23 — Context

25

He released the man they asked for, who had been thrown in prison for insurrection and murder. But he handed Jesus over to their will.

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The Crucifixion As they led him away, they seized Simon of Cyrene, who was coming in from the country. They placed the cross on his back and made him carry it behind Jesus.

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A great number of the people followed him, among them women who were mourning and wailing for him.

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But Jesus turned to them and said,“Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.

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For this is certain: The days are coming when they will say,‘Blessed are the barren, the wombs that never bore children, and the breasts that never nursed!’

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Then they will begin to say to the mountains,‘Fall on us!’ and to the hills,‘Cover us!’

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For if such things are done when the wood is green, what will happen when it is dry?”

Luke 23:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 23:28 say?
Luke 23:28 in the NET Bible reads: “But Jesus turned to them and said,“Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.”
Where is Luke 23:28 in the Bible?
Luke 23:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 23, verse 28.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 23:28.
What translation should I read Luke 23:28 in?
Luke 23:28 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 23:28?
Luke 23:28 reads (NET): “But Jesus turned to them and said,“Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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