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Luke 23:46-50 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

46. Jesus called out in a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my very life." After he said this, he took his last breath.

47. The Roman commander saw what had happened. He praised God and said, "Jesus was surely a man who did what was right."

48. The people had gathered to watch that sight. When they saw what happened, they beat their chests and went away.

49. But all those who knew Jesus stood not very far away, watching those things. They included the women who had followed him from Galilee.

50. A man named Joseph was a member of the Jewish Council. He was a good and honest man.

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