51 And behold, (A)the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom. And (B)the earth shook, and the rocks were split.

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51 At that moment the curtain of the temple(A) was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, the rocks split(B)

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The Full Assurance of Faith

19 (A)Therefore, brothers,[a] since we have confidence to enter (B)the holy places by the blood of Jesus, 20 by (C)the new and living way that he opened for us through (D)the curtain, that is, through his flesh, 21 and since we have (E)a great priest over the house of God, 22 let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts (F)sprinkled clean (G)from an evil conscience and our bodies (H)washed with pure water.

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  1. Hebrews 10:19 Or brothers and sisters

A Call to Persevere in Faith

19 Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence(A) to enter the Most Holy Place(B) by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way(C) opened for us through the curtain,(D) that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest(E) over the house of God,(F) 22 let us draw near to God(G) with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings,(H) having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience(I) and having our bodies washed with pure water.(J)

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38 And (A)the curtain of the temple was torn in two, from top to bottom.

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38 The curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.(A)

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19 We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into (A)the inner place behind the curtain,

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19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,(A)

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45 while the sun's light failed. And (A)the curtain of the temple was torn in two.

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45 for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple(A) was torn in two.(B)

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19 Then (A)God's temple in heaven was opened, and (B)the ark of his covenant was seen within his temple. There were flashes of lightning, rumblings,[a] peals of thunder, an earthquake, and (C)heavy hail.

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  1. Revelation 11:19 Or voices, or sounds

19 Then God’s temple(A) in heaven was opened, and within his temple was seen the ark of his covenant.(B) And there came flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of thunder,(C) an earthquake and a severe hailstorm.(D)

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54 (A)When the centurion and those who were with him, (B)keeping watch over Jesus, saw the earthquake and what took place, they were filled with awe and said, (C)“Truly this was the Son[a] of God!”

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  1. Matthew 27:54 Or a son

54 When the centurion and those with him who were guarding(A) Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified, and exclaimed, “Surely he was the Son of God!”(B)

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31 (A)“And you shall make a veil of blue and purple and scarlet yarns and (B)fine twined linen. It shall be made with cherubim (C)skillfully worked into it. 32 And you shall hang it on four pillars of acacia overlaid with gold, with hooks of gold, on four bases of silver. 33 And you shall hang (D)the veil from the clasps, and bring (E)the ark of the testimony in there within the veil. And the veil shall separate for you the Holy Place from the Most Holy. 34 (F)You shall put the mercy seat on the ark of the testimony in the Most Holy Place. 35 And (G)you shall set the table outside the veil, and the (H)lampstand on the south side of the tabernacle opposite the table, and you shall put the table on the north side.

36 “You shall make a (I)screen for the entrance of the tent, of (J)blue and purple and scarlet yarns and (K)fine twined linen, embroidered with needlework. 37 And you shall make for the screen five pillars of acacia, and overlay them with gold. Their hooks shall be of gold, and you shall cast five bases of bronze for them.

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31 “Make a curtain(A) of blue, purple and scarlet yarn and finely twisted linen, with cherubim(B) woven into it by a skilled worker. 32 Hang it with gold hooks on four posts of acacia wood overlaid with gold and standing on four silver bases.(C) 33 Hang the curtain from the clasps and place the ark of the covenant law behind the curtain.(D) The curtain will separate the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place.(E) 34 Put the atonement cover(F) on the ark of the covenant law in the Most Holy Place. 35 Place the table(G) outside the curtain on the north side of the tabernacle and put the lampstand(H) opposite it on the south side.

36 “For the entrance to the tent make a curtain(I) of blue, purple and scarlet yarn and finely twisted linen—the work of an embroiderer.(J) 37 Make gold hooks for this curtain and five posts of acacia wood overlaid with gold. And cast five bronze bases for them.

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And behold, there was a great earthquake, for (A)an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat on it.

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There was a violent earthquake,(A) for an angel(B) of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone(C) and sat on it.

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And he will swallow up (A)on this mountain
    the covering that is cast over all peoples,
    (B)the veil that is spread over all nations.

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On this mountain he will destroy
    the shroud(A) that enfolds all peoples,(B)
the sheet that covers all nations;

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13 And at that hour there was (A)a great earthquake, and (B)a tenth of the city fell. Seven thousand people were killed in the earthquake, and the rest were terrified and (C)gave glory to (D)the God of heaven.

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13 At that very hour there was a severe earthquake(A) and a tenth of the city collapsed. Seven thousand people were killed in the earthquake, and the survivors were terrified and gave glory(B) to the God of heaven.(C)

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Behind (A)the second curtain was a second section[a] called the Most Holy Place,

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  1. Hebrews 9:3 Greek tent; also verses 6, 8

Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place,(A)

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25 See that you do not refuse him who is speaking. For (A)if they did not escape when they refused him who warned them on earth, much less will we escape if we reject him who warns from heaven. 26 At that time (B)his voice shook the earth, but now he has promised, (C)“Yet once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.” 27 This phrase, “Yet once more,” indicates (D)the removal of things that are shaken—that is, things that have been made—in order that the things that cannot be shaken may remain.

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25 See to it that you do not refuse(A) him who speaks.(B) If they did not escape when they refused him who warned(C) them on earth, how much less will we, if we turn away from him who warns us from heaven?(D) 26 At that time his voice shook the earth,(E) but now he has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth but also the heavens.”[a](F) 27 The words “once more” indicate the removing of what can be shaken(G)—that is, created things—so that what cannot be shaken may remain.

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Footnotes

  1. Hebrews 12:26 Haggai 2:6