Then ¹  they returned and prepared aromatic spices ²  and perfumes. ³  On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment. ⁴ 

biblegateway Luk 23:56

Then they returned and prepared spices and perfumes. And on the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.

Then they returned and prepared spices and perfumes. And they rested on the Sabbath according to the commandment.

And they returned [and] prepared fragrant spices and perfumes, and on the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.

biblegateway Luk 23:56

Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes. But they rested on the Sabbath in obedience to the commandment.

Then they returned and prepared spices and ointments. On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment.

bibleoremus Luk 23:56

Then they returned, and prepared spices and ointments. On the sabbath they rested according to the commandment.

Then they went home and prepared spices and perfumes; and on the sabbath they rested in obedience to the commandment.

biblegateway Luk 23:56

Then they returned and prepared spices and fragrant oils. And they rested on the Sabbath according to the commandment.

And they returned, and prepared spices and ointments; and rested the sabbath day according to the commandment.

biblegateway Luk 23:56

Then ¹  they returned and prepared aromatic spices ²  and perfumes. ³  On the Sabbath they rested according to the commandment. ⁴ 

¹ tn Here δέ (de) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.

² tn On this term see BDAG 140-41 s.v. ἄρωμα. The Jews did not practice embalming, so these preparations were used to cover the stench of decay and slow decomposition. The women planned to return and anoint the body. But that would have to wait until after the Sabbath.

³ tn Or “ointments.” This was another type of perfumed oil.

⁴ sn According to the commandment. These women are portrayed as pious, faithful to the law in observing the Sabbath.