Luke 23:35

The people stood and watched and the leaders sneered at Jesus. “He saved others, let him save himself, if he is really God's Messiah, the Chosen One,” they said.

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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

34Jesus said, “Father, please forgive them, for they don't know what they're doing.” They divided up his clothes by throwing dice for them.

36The soldiers also mocked him, coming up to him and offering him wine vinegar, saying,

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Cross References

Genesis 37:19“Look, here comes the Lord of Dreams!” they said to each other.

Psalms 22:6But I'm a worm, not a man, scorned and despised by everyone.

Psalms 22:17I'm so thin I can count all my bones. People stare at me and gloat.

Psalms 35:19Don't let my enemies take pleasure in my troubles, those people who hate me and tell lies about me, gloating over me for no reason.

Psalms 69:26For they persecute those you have punished, and make it even more painful for those you have disciplined.

Isaiah 42:1Look! Here is my servant, the one I support; my chosen one who pleases me. I have placed my Spirit on him, and he will show the nations what is right.

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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