48 And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.

Other Translations of Luke 23:48

New International Version

48 When all the people who had gathered to witness this sight saw what took place, they beat their breasts and went away.

English Standard Version

48 And all the crowds that had assembled for this spectacle, when they saw what had taken place, returned home beating their breasts.

The Message

48 All who had come around as spectators to watch the show, when they saw what actually happened, were overcome with grief and headed home.

New King James Version

48 And the whole crowd who came together to that sight, seeing what had been done, beat their breasts and returned.

New Living Translation

48 And when all the crowd that came to see the crucifixion saw what had happened, they went home in deep sorrow.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 23:48

Commentary on Luke 23:44-49

(Read Luke 23:44-49)

We have here the death of Christ magnified by the wonders that attended it, and his death explained by the words with which he breathed out his soul. He was willing to offer himself. Let us seek to glorify God by true repentance and conversion; by protesting against those who crucify the Saviour; by a sober, righteous, and godly life; and by employing our talents in the service of Him who died for us and rose again.