Luke 23:34
32 Two others, who were criminals, were also led away to be executed with Jesus.
33 When they came to the place called The Skull, they crucified Him there, along with the criminals, one on His right and the other on His left.
Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.
35 The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.”
36 The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.
- KJV
- Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
- WEB
- Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.
- ASV
- And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And parting his garments among them, they cast lots.
- DARBY
- And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And, parting out his garments, they cast lots.
- BLB
- And Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” And they cast lots, dividing His garments.
- ÅB
- Men Jesus sa: Far, tilgi dem! for de vet ikke hva de gjør. Og de delte hans klær mellom seg og kastet lodd om dem.
- OTB
- Jesus sa: «Far, tilgi dem, for de vet ikke hva de gjør.» Og de delte klærne hans ved å kaste lodd.
- B1930
- Men Jesus sa: Fader, forlat dem! for de vet ikke hvad de gjør. Og de delte hans klær mellem sig og kastet lodd om dem.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Matthew 5:44
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Read in contextActs 7:60
Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.
Read in context1 Peter 3:9
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
Read in context1 Peter 2:20–23
How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.
Read in contextLuke 6:27–28
But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
Read in contextRomans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.
Read in contextGenesis 50:17
‘This is what you are to say to Joseph: I beg you, please forgive the transgression and sin of your brothers, for they did you wrong.’ So now, Joseph, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” When their message came to him, Joseph wept.
Read in context1 Corinthians 2:8
None of the rulers of this age understood it. For if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
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