Matthew 27:43

The Crucifixion · Matthew 27:32–44
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Translations

Modern
He trusts in God. Let God deliver Him now if He wants Him. For He said, ‘I am the Son of God.’”
Traditional
He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.
Literal
He has trusted on God. Let Him deliver Him now if He wants Him, for He said, ‘I am the Son of God.’”
Latin
…confidit in Deo: liberet nunc, si vult eum: dixit enim: Quia Filius Dei sum.

Original

Greek
English
He trusts in God. Let God deliver Him now if He wants Him. For He said, ‘I am the Son of God.’”

Notes

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

Prophetic Sign Acts

Events

Parallels

Psalm 22:1–31 Mark 15:21–32 Luke 23:26–43 John 19:16–27

Glossary

Cross Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Passion Procurator Scribe Talitha Cumi

Topics

Blasphemy: The Revilers of Jesus, when he Was Crucified Death: Scenes of Death of Jesus Infidelity: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Crucified (Just Outside Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Jesus, the Christ: Sufferings of Malefactors (Criminals): Crucified with Jesus Mocking: The Persecutors of Jesus Mock Him Persecution of Jesus Presumption: Those Who Reviled Jesus Prophecies Respecting Christ: His Being Mocked: Fulfilled Reviling of Jesus Righteousness: The Wicked Speak Contemptuously Against Those Who Follow