Matthew 27:42
“He saved others, but he cannot save himself! He is the ‘king of Israel’! Why doesn’t he come down from the cross now, then we will believe in him.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
In Context
41In the same way the chief priests, with the Teachers of the Law and elders, said in mockery,
43He has trusted in God; if God wants him, let him deliver him now; for he said ‘I am God’s Son.’”
Cross References
Matthew 27:37Above his head they fixed the accusation against him written out – ‘THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.’
John 1:49“Rabbi,” Nathanael exclaimed, “you are the Son of God, you are king of Israel!”
John 12:13and went out to meet him, shouting as they went, “God save him! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord – the king of Israel!”
Acts 4:14But, when they looked at the man who had been healed, standing there with them, they had nothing to say.
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 →