Verse 48

And all the multitudes that came together to this sight, when they beheld the things that were done, returned smiting their breasts.

Referenced Verses

  • Luke 18:13 : 13 But the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote his breast, saying, God, be thou merciful to me a sinner.
  • Jer 31:19 : 19 Surely after that I was turned, I repented; and after that I was instructed, I smote upon my thigh: I was ashamed, yea, even confounded, because I did bear the reproach of my youth.
  • Acts 2:37 : 37 Now when they heard [this], they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and the rest of the apostles, Brethren, what shall we do?