Mark 15:38

And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom.

Cross-references

Exodus 26:31-34 describes the veil separating the Holy Place, which is torn open at this moment.

Leviticus 16:2 forbids entering the Holy of Holies except once a year; the torn veil signifies open access.

2 Chronicles 3:8–14 Historical context

2 Chronicles 3:8-14 describes the veil's construction — the very curtain torn at Jesus' death, showing the barrier removed.

Matthew 27:51-53 adds earthquakes and resurrected saints — expanding the cosmic significance of the veil tearing.

Luke 23:45 Parallel

Luke 23:45 also records the veil tearing, adding the sun's darkness — a synoptic parallel of the same event.

Hebrews 4:14-16 encourages bold access to God's throne because Jesus passed through the heavens, echoing the torn veil's meaning.

Hebrews 6:19 identifies hope as an anchor entering the inner sanctuary behind the veil — the access opened by the torn curtain.

Hebrews 9:3-12 explains the earthly veil and Christ's entry into the heavenly sanctuary — the veil's tearing signifies his atoning work.

Hebrews 10:19-23 directly applies the torn veil: we have confidence to enter the holy places by Jesus' blood.

Hebrews 10:20 explicitly identifies the veil as Christ's flesh, torn to open a new and living way.