Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
Saved
The king
General references
Bible References
Saved
John 9:24
So, they called the [former] blind man a second time, and said to him, "Give honor to God [Note: In Jewish idiom this phrase meant "Tell the truth." See Josh. 7:19]; we know this man is a sinner."
John 12:47
And if any person hears my message and does not obey it, I will not judge him [now], for I did not come into the world to judge it, but to save it.
Acts 4:14
And when they saw the healed man standing there with Peter and John, there was nothing they could say [to refute the obvious miracle].
The king
Matthew 27:37
They attached over His head [i.e., to the upright portion of the cross] the charge made against Him, which read, "This is Jesus, the king of the Jews."
Matthew 2:2
"Where is the one who was born to be king of the Jews? For we saw a star [signifying his birth while we were still] in the east, and have come here to worship him."
Luke 19:38
They were saying, 'May the King who comes in the name [i.e., by the authority] of the Lord, be blessed. May there be peace in heaven and praise [to God] in the highest [i.e., may this praise reach to the highest heaven].'
John 1:49
Nathaniel replied to Him, "Rabbi [i.e., Teacher], you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel."
General references
Hebrews 13:13
So, we should go out to Him, outside of the camp [Note: This probably signifies separating from the whole system of Judaism, as well as full commitment to Christ], bearing the abuse that He suffered.