Luke 23:35

And people were standing near, watching. And the leaders among them derided him, saying: “He saved others. Let him save himself, if this one is the Christ, the elect of God.”

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In The King James Version

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, the chosen of God.

In Context

34Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them. For they know not what they do.” And truly, dividing his garments, they cast lots.

36And the soldiers also ridiculed him, approaching him and offering him vinegar,

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Cross References

Genesis 37:19And they said one to another: “Behold, the dreamer approaches.

Psalms 22:6And your mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and so may I dwell in the house of the Lord for length of days.

Isaiah 42:1Behold my servant, I will uphold him, my elect, with him my soul is well-pleased. I have sent my Spirit upon him. He will offer judgment to the nations.

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 →

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