Parallel Verses

An Understandable Version

Then Jesus called out, "Father, forgive these people [i.e., the ones responsible for crucifying Him], for they do not know [i.e., realize] what they are doing." Then the soldiers [See John 19:23] divided Jesus' clothing among them by gambling for them.

New American Standard Bible

But Jesus was saying, Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots, dividing up His garments among themselves.

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

[Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, because they do not know what they are doing.”] And they divided His clothes and cast lots.

International Standard Version

Jesus kept saying, "Father, forgive them, because they don't know what they're doing." Then they divided his clothes among them by throwing dice.

A Conservative Version

And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing. And dividing his garments, they cast a lot.

American Standard Version

And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And parting his garments among them, they cast lots.

Amplified

And Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots, dividing His clothes among themselves.

Anderson New Testament

And Jesus said: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And dividing his clothing into parts, they cast lots.

Bible in Basic English

And Jesus said, Father, let them have forgiveness, for they have no knowledge of what they are doing. And they made division of his clothing among them by the decision of chance.

Common New Testament

And the people stood watching; but even the rulers sneered at him, saying, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One."

Daniel Mace New Testament

and Jesus said, "father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." then they divided his raiment among them by throwing lots,

Darby Translation

And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And, parting out his garments, they cast lots.

Godbey New Testament

And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing. And dividing His garments, they were casting the lots.

Goodspeed New Testament

And they divided up his clothes among them by drawing lots for them,

John Wesley New Testament

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

Julia Smith Translation

And Jesus said, Father, let them go; for they know not what they do. And having divided his garments, they cast lots.

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

[[But Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing."]] And they cast lots to divide his clothes.

Modern King James verseion

And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do. And parting His clothing, they cast lots.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

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

Moffatt New Testament

Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, they do not know what they are doing." Then they distributed his clothes among themselves by drawing lots.

Montgomery New Testament

Jesus kept saying, "Father forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided his garments among them, casting lots for them,

NET Bible

[But Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they don't know what they are doing."] Then they threw dice to divide his clothes.

New Heart English Bible

And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.

Noyes New Testament

And Jesus said, Father, forgive them! for they know not what they do. And they divided his garments, casting lots.

Sawyer New Testament

And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And distributing his garments they cast lots [for them].

The Emphasized Bible

And, when they were parting his garments, they cast lots.

Thomas Haweis New Testament

And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. Then dividing his garments, they cast the lot.

Twentieth Century New Testament

[Then Jesus said: "Father, forgive them; they do not know what they are doing."] His clothes they divided among them by casting lots.

Webster

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

Weymouth New Testament

Jesus prayed, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing." And they divided His garments among them, drawing lots for them;

Williams New Testament

They drew lots to divide His clothes among them.

World English Bible

Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they don't know what they are doing." Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.

Worrell New Testament

And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do!" And, dividing His garments among them, they cast lots.

Worsley New Testament

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

Youngs Literal Translation

And Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, for they have not known what they do;' and parting his garments they cast a lot.

Themes

Christ » Saviour » Seven last sayings of

Christ » Intercession of Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For enemies

Christ » His farewell prayer joh 17 » On the cross, for his enemies

Christ » Spirit of » Forgiving

Christ, character of » Forgiving

Christ's » His farewell prayer joh 17 » On the cross, for his enemies

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus

Enemies » Prayer for

Enemies » Christ prayed for his

Enemy » Jesus, of his persecutors

Forgiveness » Why jesus Christ asked God the father to forgive man

Forgiveness » Instances of » Jesus forgives his enemies

Forgiveness of injuries » Christ set an example of

Good for evil » Examples of returning » Jesus

Good for evil » Returning » Jesus, to his crucifiers

Ignorance of God » Exemplified » Jews

intercession » Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For enemies

Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)

Love » Good for evil examples of returning » Jesus

Love of Christ » Manifested in his » Praying for his enemies

Malefactors (criminals) » Crucified with jesus

Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » For enemies

Prayer » Intercessory Christ's intercession with the father for mankind » For enemies

Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Jesus on the cross

Intercessory prayer » Christ set an example of

Seven » Gifts of Christ » Last sayings of Christ

Sin » Will be exposed, no matter how committed » Like the sin of the jews, it may be done in ignorance

Sinners » Sin » Jews » Ignorance

Spirit of Christ » Forgiving

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

λέγω 
Lego 
Usage: 1045

Ἰησοῦς 
Iesous 
Usage: 969

πατήρ 
Pater 
Usage: 180

ἀφίημι 
Aphiemi 
Usage: 57


Usage: 0

for
γάρ 
Gar 
for, , not tr
Usage: 825

εἴδω 
Eido 
Usage: 519

not
οὐ 
Ou 
not, no, cannot ,
Usage: 1032

τίς 
Tis 
Usage: 344

they do
ποιέω 
Poieo 
do, make, bring forth, commit, cause, work, show, bear, keep, fulfil, deal, perform, not tr, , vr do
Usage: 372

And
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

διαμερίζω 
Diamerizo 
Usage: 7

his

Usage: 0

ἱμάτιον 
himation 
Usage: 44

and cast
βάλλω 
Ballo 
Usage: 66

Devotionals

Devotionals about Luke 23:34

Devotionals containing Luke 23:34

Images Luke 23:34

Prayers for Luke 23:34

Context Readings

Jesus Is Crucified

33 And when they came to the place called "The Skull" [Note: The Latin word for this place is "Calvary"], they crucified Him there, along with the criminals, one at His right side and one at His left. 34 Then Jesus called out, "Father, forgive these people [i.e., the ones responsible for crucifying Him], for they do not know [i.e., realize] what they are doing." Then the soldiers [See John 19:23] divided Jesus' clothing among them by gambling for them. 35 People stood [around] watching [all this], while the leaders even sneered at Him, saying, "He saved other people; [now] let him save himself [i.e., from dying] if he [really] is the Christ, God's specially chosen one."


Cross References

Matthew 5:44

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

1 Peter 3:9

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].

Luke 6:27-28

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

Acts 3:17

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

1 Corinthians 2:8

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].

1 Corinthians 4:12

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

1 Peter 2:20-23

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.

Mark 15:24

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

John 15:22-24

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.

John 19:23-24

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,

Acts 7:60

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].

Romans 12:14

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

1 Timothy 1:13

[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].

Matthew 11:25

About that time Jesus said [in prayer], "I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things [i.e., the significance of Jesus' words and works] from those who [thought they] were wise and intelligent and have [instead] revealed them to people who are child-like.

Matthew 27:35-36

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

Luke 12:47-48

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.

Luke 23:47-48

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."

John 19:11

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."

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