# Connecting Statement:

This begins the account of the events that happened when Jesus died.

# Behold

The word "behold" here alerts us to pay attention to the surprising information that follows.

# the curtain of the temple was split in two

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "the curtain of the temple tore in two" or "God caused the curtain of the temple to tear in two" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-activepassive]])