Luke 23:34

And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing. And dividing His garments, they were casting the lots.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

In Context

33And when they came to the place called Calvary.There they crucified Him, and the malefactors, one on the right and one on the left.

35The people stood looking: and the rulers were even mocking with themselves, saying, He saved others; let Him save Himself, if He is the Christ, the elect of God.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus responding said, I praise thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and of earth, because thou hast hidden these things from the wise and the prudent, and reveal them unto babes.

Mark 15:24And they crucify Him, and divide His garments, casting the lot upon them, what each one may take.

Luke 12:47But that servant knowing the will of his lord, and not preparing or doing according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.

John 15:22If I did not come and speak to them, they had not sin: now they have no excuse for their sin.

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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