Matthew 27:51

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Just then the Temple curtain was torn in two from top to bottom, the ground shook, and rocks were split open.

Cross References

Mark 15:38

Then the Temple curtain was torn in two from top to bottom.

Hebrews 6:19

We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, [a hope] that is safe and secure, and one that enters the curtain [i.e., figuratively, of the heavenly sanctuary],

Luke 23:45

the sun’s light failed to shine. Then the Temple curtain became torn down the middle.

Revelation 11:19

Then God’s Temple in heaven was opened, and inside of it was seen the Chest containing God’s Agreement [i.e., between Him and Israel]. [Immediately] there came lightning flashes, [loud] sounds, rumbling thunder, an earthquake and a severe hailstorm.

Matthew 27:54

Now when the military man in charge, and those with him who were watching Jesus, saw [and felt] the earthquake and the [other] things that happened, they became extremely fearful, saying, “Truly this was the Son of God.”

Matthew 28:2

Now there had been a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord had descended from heaven and, [having] come to roll away the stone, was [now] sitting on it.

Revelation 11:13

At that very hour a severe earthquake occurred and one tenth of the city [See verse 8] was destroyed; and seven thousand persons were killed by the earthquake; and everyone else was terrified and gave honor to the God of heaven.

Hebrews 9:3

And behind the second curtain [of] the Tabernacle was [a room] called the “Holy of Holies.”

Luke 23:47

And when the military officer in charge of one hundred men saw what had happened, he honored God [by] saying, “Certainly this man had [always] done what was right.”