Luke 23:37

The Crucifixion · Luke 23:26–43
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Translations

Modern
“If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!”
Traditional
And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.
Literal
…and saying, “If You are the King of the Jews, save Yourself!”
Latin
…et dicentes: Si tu es rex Judæorum, salvum te fac.

Original

Greek
English
“If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!”

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Hope for the Messiah The Messiah

Events

Parallels

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

People

Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Luke, Gospel of Passion

Topics

Death: Scenes of Death of Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Crucified (Just Outside Jerusalem) Malefactors (Criminals): Crucified with Jesus Soldiers: Mock Jesus