Luke 23:34

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Luke 23:34

Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

Father

They know not

And they

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Bible References

Father

Now when the centurion saw what had taken place, he began praising and honoring God, saying, “Certainly this Man was innocent.”

“But I say to you who hear [Me and pay attention to My words]:

Love

[that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies, [make it a practice to] do good to those who hate you,

‘You are to say to Joseph, “I beg you, please forgive the transgression of your brothers and their sin, for they did you wrong.”’ Now, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” And Joseph wept when they spoke to him.

They envied Moses in the camp,
And Aaron [the high priest], the holy one of the Lord,

But I say to you, love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Then falling on his knees [in worship], he cried out loudly, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them [do not charge them]!” When he had said this, he fell asleep [in death].

Bless those who persecute you [who cause you harm or hardship]; bless and do not curse [them].

We work [for our living], working hard with our own hands. When we are reviled and verbally abused, we bless. When we are persecuted, we take it patiently and endure.

After all, what kind of credit is there if, when you do wrong and are punished for it, you endure it patiently? But if when you do what is right and patiently bear [undeserved] suffering, this finds favor with God.

and never return evil for evil or insult for insult [avoid scolding, berating, and any kind of abuse], but on the contrary, give a blessing [pray for one another’s well-being, contentment, and protection]; for you have been called for this very purpose, that you might inherit a blessing [from God that brings well-being, happiness, and protection].

They know not

And that servant who knew his master’s will, and yet did not get ready or act in accord with his will, will be beaten with many lashes [of the whip],

If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have [the guilt of their] sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin.

Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me at all if it had not been given to you from above. For this reason the sin and guilt of the one who handed Me over to you is greater [than your own].”

“Now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance [not fully aware of what you were doing], just as your rulers did also.

None of the rulers of this age recognized and understood this wisdom; for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory;

even though I was formerly a blasphemer [of our Lord] and a persecutor [of His church] and a shameful and outrageous and violent aggressor [toward believers]. Yet I was shown mercy because I acted out of ignorance in unbelief.

And they

They divide my clothing among them
And cast lots for my garment.

And when they had crucified Him, they divided His clothes among them by casting lots.

And they crucified Him, and divided up His clothes among themselves, casting lots for them to see who should take what.

Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took His outer clothes and made four parts, a part for each soldier, and also the tunic. But the tunic was seamless, woven [in one piece] from the top throughout.

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So Moses cried out to the Lord, saying, “Heal her please, O God, I plead with You!”

They divide my clothing among them
And cast lots for my garment.

But I say to you, love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

And everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man, it will be forgiven him; but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit [that is, whoever intentionally discredits the Holy Spirit by attributing the authenticating miracles done by Me to Satan], it will not be forgiven him [for him there is no forgiveness].

There they crucified Him, and with Him two others, one on either side, and Jesus between them.

Bless those who persecute you [who cause you harm or hardship]; bless and do not curse [them].