Luke 23:34

Jesus prayed, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing." And they divided His garments among them, drawing lots for them;

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

33When they reached the place called `The Skull,' there they nailed Him to the cross, and the criminals also, one at His right hand and one at His left.

35and the people stood looking on. The Rulers, too, repeatedly uttered their bitter taunts. "This fellow," they said, "saved others: let him save himself, if he is God's Anointed, the Chosen One."

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Cross References

Matthew 11:25About that time Jesus exclaimed, "I heartily praise Thee, Father, Lord of Heaven and of earth, that Thou hast hidden these things from sages and men of discernment, and hast unveiled them to babes.

Mark 15:24Then they crucified Him. This done, they divided His garments among them, drawing lots to decide what each should take.

Luke 12:47And that servant who has been told his Master's will and yet made no preparation and did not obey His will, will receive many lashes.

John 15:22"If I had not come and spoken to them, they would have had no sin; but as the case stands they are without 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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