Luke 23:39

And one of the evil-doers who were hanged, was speaking evil of him, saying, 'If thou be the Christ, save thyself and us.'

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.

In Context

38And there was also a superscription written over him, in letters of Greek, and Roman, and Hebrew, 'This is the King of the Jews.'

40And the other answering, was rebuking him, saying, 'Dost thou not even fear God, that thou art in the same judgment?

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Cross References

Matthew 27:44with the same also the robbers, who were crucified with him, were reproaching him.

Luke 17:34'I say to you, In that night, there shall be two men on one couch, the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left;

Luke 23:37and saying, 'If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.'

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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