Luke 23:45

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

Cross-reference

Exodus 26:31 Historical context

Exodus 26:31 gives the original design of the temple curtain that was torn at Jesus' death.

Leviticus 16:12-16 describes the Day of Atonement ritual inside the veil — the torn curtain here signifies open access through Christ.

2 Chronicles 3:14 Historical context

2 Chronicles 3:14 also describes the temple curtain's construction — the same curtain torn at the crucifixion.

Matthew 27:51 records the identical event of the temple curtain being torn at Jesus' death.

Mark 15:38 Parallel

Mark 15:38 records the same event: the temple veil torn from top to bottom at Jesus' death — a parallel account.

Ephesians 2:14-18 interprets the veil's removal as Christ breaking down the dividing wall, granting both Jews and Gentiles access to God.

Hebrews 9:3-8 describes the OT veil restricting access to the Holy of Holies; its tearing fulfills the typology of Christ opening the way.

Hebrews 10:19-22 explicitly ties the torn curtain to Christ's flesh, giving believers confidence to enter God's presence.

Matthew 27:45 records the same darkness from the sixth to ninth hour — a parallel account of the same event.

Mark 15:33 Parallel

Mark 15:33 records the same darkness over the land — a parallel account of the cosmic sign at the crucifixion.

In Hebrews 10:20, the torn temple curtain is interpreted as Christ's flesh opening a new and living way into God's presence.

In Revelation 6:12, the sun's darkness mirrors this cosmic sign at the crucifixion, symbolizing divine judgment.