Matthew 27:42

Modern

“He saved others, but He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him.

Traditional

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.

Literal

“He saved others. He is not able to save Himself. He is King of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him.

Latin

Alios salvos fecit, seipsum non potest salvum facere: si rex Israël est, descendat nunc de cruce, et credimus ei:

Greek

English

“He saved others, but He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him.

The crowd mocked Jesus, but their words were still true. He is the Son of God, the King of Israel, and the Messiah.

Theme notes and profiles

John 1:49
“Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”
Matthew 27:37
Above His head they posted the written charge against Him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
John 9:24
So a second time they called for the man who had been blind and said, “Give glory to God! We know that this man is a sinner.”
Luke 19:38
“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
John 12:47
As for anyone who hears My words and does not keep them, I do not judge him. For I have not come to judge the world, but to save the world.
Acts 4:14
And seeing the man who had been healed standing there with them, they had nothing to say in response.
John 12:13
They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”
Matthew 2:2
…asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes