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

Matthew 27:35

Mark 15:24

John 19:23

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Bible References

Father

And when the military officer in charge of one hundred men saw what had happened, he honored God [by] saying, "Certainly this man had [always] done what was right."

But I tell you people who are listening [to me], love your enemies and do good things to those who hate you.

But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Then he kneeled down and called out in a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold them responsible for this sin [of killing me]." And when he said this he fell asleep [in death].

Ask God's blessing on people who persecute you, instead of cursing them.

we work hard with our hands. [Though] we are cursed, we [ask God's] blessing [on people]; [though] we are persecuted, we persevere;

But it is no credit to you if you put up with a beating you deserve. But if you patiently tolerate suffering for doing good, this is pleasing to God.

Do not repay a wrong action with [another] wrong action, nor abusive [language] with [additional] abuse, but rather be a blessing [to one another]. For the purpose of your being called [by God] was so that you could receive a blessing [from Him eventually].

They know not

And that slave who knew what his master wanted, but did not make preparations [i.e., for his master's return], or do what his master wanted, will be whipped with many lashes.

They would not be guilty of sinning if I had not come and spoken to them. But now [that I have], they have no excuse for their sin.

Jesus answered him, "You would not have any authority over me unless it were given to you from above [i.e., from God]. So, the person who turned me over to you is guilty of a worse sin."

"And now brothers, I know that [both] you and your [Jewish] rulers acted in ignorance [of what you were really doing].

None of the rulers of this age knew about this [divine] wisdom, for if they had [known it], they would not have crucified the glorious Lord [i.e., Jesus].

[even] though I had previously spoken against Christ, and persecuted [Christians] and acted outrageously. However, I obtained mercy because I acted out of ignorance, not believing [in Christ].

And they

And after they had crucified Him, the soldiers divided His clothing among themselves by gambling for them.

So, they crucified Him and divided His clothing by gambling for them to decide what each soldier would get.

So, when the [Roman] soldiers had crucified Jesus, they took His clothing and divided them into four parts, one for each soldier. They also took His seamless coat [i.e., which was left over], woven from top [to bottom] in one piece,

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But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

And every person who speaks an [abusive] word against the Son of man will be forgiven of it, but the person who speaks abusive words against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven of it.

There they crucified Him, along with two other men, one on each side with Jesus in the middle.

Ask God's blessing on people who persecute you, instead of cursing them.