Luke 23:32-38
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
32 And two other[a] criminals were also being led to be executed with Him. 33 And when they came to the place being called “The Skull[b]”, there they crucified Him and the criminals— one on the right side, and the other on the left side. 34 But[c] Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing”. And they cast lots, dividing His garments among themselves.
The King of The Jews Is Mocked While Hanging On The Cross
35 And the people were standing there watching. And the rulers were also sneering-at Him, saying “He saved others. Let Him save Himself if this One is the Christ of God, the Chosen One”. 36 And the soldiers also mocked Him, coming to Him, offering Him sour-wine[d], 37 and saying “If You are the King of the Jews, save Yourself ”. 38 And there was also an inscription over Him— “This is the King of the Jews”.
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- Luke 23:32 That is, others of a different kind. Luke may be stating it this way in fulfillment of 22:37. Or, this may be punctuated to avoid classing Jesus as a criminal, ‘And others were also being led, two criminals, to be executed with Him’.
- Luke 23:33 That is, Golgotha. See Mt 27:33.
- Luke 23:34 Some manuscripts omit this sentence.
- Luke 23:36 Or, wine-vinegar (watered down). This was a favorite beverage of the soldiers and the common people.
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