Luke 23:35

And the people were standing, looking on, and the rulers also were sneering with them, saying, 'Others he saved, let him save himself, if this be the Christ, the choice one of God.'

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

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, the chosen of God.

In Context

34And Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, for they have not known what they do;' and parting his garments they cast a lot.

36And mocking him also were the soldiers, coming near and offering vinegar to him,

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Cross References

Genesis 37:19And they say one unto another, 'Lo, this man of the dreams cometh;

Psalms 22:6And I [am] a worm, and no man, A reproach of man, and despised of the people.

Psalms 22:17I count all my bones — they look expectingly, They look upon me,

Psalms 35:19Mine enemies rejoice not over me [with] falsehood, Those hating me without cause wink the eye.

Psalms 69:26For they have pursued him Thou hast smitten, And recount of the pain of Thy pierced ones.

Isaiah 42:1Lo, My servant, I take hold on him, My chosen one — My soul hath accepted, I have put My Spirit upon him, Judgment to nations he bringeth forth.

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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