Mark 15:31

In the same way the chief priests, with the teachers of the Law, said to one another in mockery,

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Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save.

In Context

30come down from the cross and save yourself!”

32“He saved others, but he cannot save himself! Let the Christ, the ‘king of Israel,’ come down from the cross now so that we can see it and believe.” Even the men who had been crucified with Jesus insulted him.

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Cross References

Psalms 22:16For dogs are round about me, a band of knaves encircles me, gnawing my hands and my feet.

Luke 23:35Meanwhile the people stood looking on. Even the leading men said with a sneer, “He saved others, let him save himself, if he is God’s Christ, his chosen one.”

John 12:23This was his reply – “The time has come for the Son of Man to be exalted.

Matthew Henry on Mark 15:23-33

The Crucifixion. 22 And they bring him unto the place Golgotha, which is, being interpreted, The place of a skull. 23 And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not. 24 And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take. 25 And it was the third hour, and they crucified him. 26 And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS. 27 And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and… Read the whole commentary →

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