Luke 23:55 kjv — And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was la…

King James Version

"And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid."

— Luke 23:55, King James Version

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Luke 23 — Context

52

This man went unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.

53

And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid.

54

And that day was the preparation, and the sabbath drew on.

55

And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid.

56

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

Luke 23:55 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 23:55 say?
Luke 23:55 in the King James Version reads: “And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid.”
Where is Luke 23:55 in the Bible?
Luke 23:55 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 23, verse 55.
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 23:55.
What translation should I read Luke 23:55 in?
Luke 23:55 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 23:55?
Luke 23:55 reads (KJV): “And the women also, which came with him from Galilee, followed after, and beheld the sepulchre, and how his body was laid.” 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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