Luke 23:56

New International Reader's Version

Then they went home. There they prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath day in order to obey the Law.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 16:14

He was buried in a tomb. He had cut it out for himself in the City of David. His body was laid on a wooden frame. It was covered with spices and different mixes of perfume. A huge fire was made to honor him.

Exodus 31:14

“ ‘Keep the Sabbath day. It is holy to you. Those who misuse it must be put to death. Those who do any work on that day must be separated from their people.

Mark 16:1

The Sabbath day ended. Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome bought spices. They were going to use them for Jesus’ body.

Luke 24:1

It was very early in the morning on the first day of the week. The women took the spices they had prepared. Then they went to the tomb.

Deuteronomy 5:14

But the seventh day is a sabbath to honor the Lord your God. Do not do any work on that day. The same command applies to your sons and daughters, your male and female servants, your oxen, your donkeys and your other animals. It also applies to any outsiders who live in your towns. I want your male and female servants to rest, just as you do.