Luke 23:39
One of the criminals hanging there joined in the insults against Jesus. “Aren't you the Messiah?” he asked. “Then save yourself—and us too!”
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In Context
38Above Jesus was a sign on which it was written, “This is the King of the Jews.”
Cross References
Matthew 27:44The rebels who were crucified with him also insulted him in the same way.
Luke 17:34I tell you, at that time two will be in bed at night; one will be taken and the other left.
Luke 23:37“If you're the King of the Jews, then save yourself.”
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 →