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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Father

The Captain, seeing what had happened, gave glory to God, saying, "Beyond question this man was innocent."

"But to you who are listening to me I say, Love your enemies; seek the welfare of those who hate you;

But I command you all, love your enemies, and pray for your persecutors;

Then, rising on his knees, he cried aloud, "Lord, do not reckon this sin against them." And with these words he fell asleep.

Invoke blessings on your persecutors--blessings, not curses.

Homes we have none. Wearily we toil, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we bear it patiently;

If you do wrong and receive a blow for it, what credit is there in your bearing it patiently? But if when you do right and suffer for it you bear it patiently, this is an acceptable thing with God.

not requiting evil with evil nor abuse with abuse, but, on the contrary, giving a blessing in return, because a blessing is what you have been called by God to inherit.

They know not

And that servant who has been told his Master's will and yet made no preparation and did not obey His will, will receive many lashes.

"If I had not come and spoken to them, they would have had no sin; but as the case stands they are without excuse for their sin.

"You would have had no power whatever over me," replied Jesus, "had it not been granted you from above. On that account he who has delivered me up to you is more guilty than you are."

"And now, brethren, I know that it was in ignorance that you did it, as was the case with your rulers also.

a wisdom which not one of the leaders of the present age possesses, for if they had possessed it, they would never have crucified the Lord of glory.

though I was previously a blasphemer and a persecutor and had been insolent in outrage. Yet mercy was shown me, because I had acted ignorantly, not having as yet believed;

And they

After crucifying Him, they divided His garments among them by lot,

Then they crucified Him. This done, they divided His garments among them, drawing lots to decide what each should take.

So the soldiers, as soon as they had crucified Jesus, took His garments, including His tunic, and divided them into four parts--one part for each soldier. The tunic was without seam, woven from the top in one piece.

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But I command you all, love your enemies, and pray for your persecutors;

"Moreover every one who shall speak against the Son of Man, may obtain forgiveness; but he who blasphemes the Holy Spirit will never obtain forgiveness.

where they nailed Him to a cross, and two others at the same time, one on each side and Jesus in the middle.

Invoke blessings on your persecutors--blessings, not curses.