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Mark 15:31

The bosses of the Jewish ceremonies and the law teachers joined in and laughed at Jesus. They said to each other, “He saved other people, but he can’t save himself.

Plain English Version

In The King James Version

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

In Context

30All right, if you are so smart, save yourself. Get off the cross and come down.”

32He thinks he is the Christ, the special man that God promised to send to save us. He reckons he is the big boss over us Israel nation. No way. We will not believe him unless we see him come down off that cross.” The men on the other crosses joined in too and rubbished Jesus.

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Cross References

Psalms 22:16There’s a mob of bad people all around me. They are like wild dogs coming towards me, and they hurt my hands and feet.

John 12:23Jesus said to them, “It is nearly time for God to show everyone that his special man from heaven is really powerful.

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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