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Luke 23:34

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Forgiving othersForgivenessThe cross and atonement

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.

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, the chosen of God.

36 And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar,

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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.

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  • Matthew 5:44

    But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

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  • Acts 7:60

    And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

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  • 1 Peter 3:9

    Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

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  • 1 Peter 2:20–23

    For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.

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  • Luke 6:27–28

    But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

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  • Romans 12:14

    Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

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  • Genesis 50:17

    So shall ye say unto Joseph, Forgive, I pray thee now, the trespass of thy brethren, and their sin; for they did unto thee evil: and now, we pray thee, forgive the trespass of the servants of the God of thy father. And Joseph wept when they spake unto him.

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  • 1 Corinthians 2:8

    Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

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