Matthew 27:42

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He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.

Then, the second time, they called the man who had been blind, and said to him: Give glory to God; we know that this man is a sinner.

And if any one hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not; for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.

and, seeing the man who had been cured standing with them, they had nothing to say in reply.

And they placed above his head the charge that was made against him, written: THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

saying: Where is he that is born king of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and have come to do him homage.

saying: Blessed is the king that comes in the name of the Lord; peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.

Nathaniel said to him: How knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said to him: Before Philip called you, while you were under the fig-tree, I saw you.

Therefore, let us go forth to him without the camp, bearing his reproach.