And he took it down, and folding it in a linen cloth, he put it in a place cut in the rock for a dead body; and no one had ever been put in it.
54
Now it was the day of making ready and the Sabbath was coming on.
55
And the women who had come with him from Galilee went after him and saw the place and how his body had been put to rest;
56
And they went back and got ready spices and perfumes; and on the Sabbath they took their rest, in agreement with the law.
Luke 23:56 — Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Luke 23:56 say?
Luke 23:56 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And they went back and got ready spices and perfumes; and on the Sabbath they took their rest, in agreement with the law.”
Where is Luke 23:56 in the Bible?
Luke 23:56 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 23, verse 56.
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 23:56.
What translation should I read Luke 23:56 in?
Luke 23:56 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 23:56?
Luke 23:56 reads (BBE): “And they went back and got ready spices and perfumes; and on the Sabbath they took their rest, in agreement with the law.” 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.