Matthew 27:42
“He saved others, but He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
41In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying,
43He trusts in God. Let God deliver Him now if He wants Him. For He said, ‘I am the Son of God.’”
Cross References
Matthew 27:37Above His head they posted the written charge against Him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
John 1:49“Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”
John 12:13They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”
Acts 4:14And seeing the man who had been healed standing there with them, they had nothing to say in response.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 27:34-50
The Crucifixion. 33 And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, 34 They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink. 35 And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots. 36 And sitting down they watched him there; 37 And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS… Read the whole commentary →