Luke 23:34

Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing”; while they were dividing up His clothes by casting a lot.

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In The King James Version

Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

In Context

33When they arrived at the place called ‘The Skull’, they crucified Him there; also the criminals, one on His right, the other on His left.

35Meanwhile the people stood looking on. And especially the rulers among them were sneering, saying, “He saved others; let him save himself, if such is the Christ, the chosen of God!”

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Cross References

Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus reacted and said: “ ‘I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to ‘babes’.

Mark 15:24After crucifying Him, they divided His clothes by casting lots for them, to see who would take what.

Luke 12:47“That servant who knew his master's will, but neither got ready nor did according to that will, will be beaten with many blows.

John 15:22If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be having sin, but now they have no excuse for their sin.

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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