Luke 23:34

The Crucifixion · Luke 23:26–43
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Translations

Modern
Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.
Traditional
Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
Literal
And Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” And they cast lots, dividing His garments.
Latin
Jesus autem dicebat: Pater, dimitte illis: non enim sciunt quid faciunt. Dividentes vero vestimenta ejus, miserunt sortes.

Original

Greek
English
Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.

Notes

by casting lots (see John 19:23–24): The prisoner’s possessions were treated as spoils of war and divided among the soldiers.

Theme notes and profiles

Jesus’ Prayers Psalms of Suffering

Events

Parallels

Psalm 22:1–31 Matthew 27:32–44 Mark 15:21–32 John 19:16–27

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Intercession of Christ Jesus Christ Luke, Gospel of Passion Psalms, Book of Seven Last Sayings of Jesus

Topics

Bitter Wives Blindness: Spiritual Character of Christ: Forgiving Death: Scenes of Death of Jesus Enemies: Christ Prayed for His Enemy: Jesus, of his Persecutors Forgiveness of Injuries: Christ Set an Example of Forgiveness: Jesus Forgives his Enemies Good for Evil: Returning: Jesus, to his Crucifiers Ignorance of God: Jews Ignorance: Sins of Intercessory Prayer: Christ Set an Example of Jesus, the Christ: Crucified (Just Outside Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Death of Jesus, the Christ: Meekness of Jesus, the Christ: Prayers of Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Malefactors (Criminals): Crucified with Jesus Our Enemies Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Intercession for his Murderers: Fulfilled The Crucifixion The Love of Christ: Manifested in His: Praying for his Enemies Welcome