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Berean Standard Bible

“The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.”

Luke 23:45

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Jesus has been crucified, and darkness has covered the land for about three hours around midday. He is moments from His death.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.

World English Bible (WEB)

The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn in two.

King James Version (KJV)

And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.

American Standard Version (ASV)

the sun`s light failing: and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The light of the sun went out, and the curtain in the Temple was parted in two.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and the sun was darkened, and the vail of the sanctuary was rent in the midst,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y el sol se obscureció: y el velo del templo se rompió por medio.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

pues el sol se ocultó. Y la cortina del templo se partió en dos.

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