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Matthew 27:42

Doubt

40 And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.

41 Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,

He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.

43 He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.

44 The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
“He saved others, but He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him.
KJV
He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.
WEB
“He saved others, but he can’t save himself. If he is the King of Israel, let him come down from the cross now, and we will believe in him.
ASV
He saved others; himself he cannot save. He is the King of Israel; let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe on him.
DARBY
He saved others, himself he cannot save. He is King of Israel: let him descend now from the cross, and we will believe on him.
BLB
“He saved others. He is not able to save Himself. He is King of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him.
ÅB
«Andre har han frelst, seg selv kan han ikke frelse! Han er jo Israels konge; la ham nå stige ned av korset, så skal vi tro på ham!
OTB
"Han frelste andre," sa de, "men Han kan ikke frelse seg selv! Han er Israels konge; la Ham nå komme ned fra korset, så skal vi tro på Ham.
B1930
Andre har han frelst, sig selv kan han ikke frelse! Han er jo Israels konge; la ham nu stige ned av korset, så skal vi tro på ham!

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Cross references

  • John 1:49

    Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.

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  • Matthew 27:37

    And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

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  • Acts 4:14

    And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.

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  • Luke 19:38

    Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

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  • John 12:13

    Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.

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  • John 12:47

    And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.

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  • Matthew 2:2

    Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.

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  • John 9:24

    Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner.

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