Luke 23:37
And saying, If you are the King of the Jews, get yourself free.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.
In Context
36And the men of the army made sport of him, coming to him and giving him bitter wine,
38And these words were put in writing over him, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Cross References
Mark 15:26And the statement of his crime was put in writing on the cross, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Matthew Henry on Luke 23:33-44
The Crucifixion. 32 And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. 33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. 34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. 35 And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ,… Read the whole commentary →