Luke 23:34-44

34 Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, because they do not know what they are doing." ]^[a] And they divided His clothes and cast lots.^[b]

35 The people stood watching, and even the leaders kept scoffing: "He saved others; let Him save Himself if this is God's Messiah, the Chosen One!"

36 The soldiers also mocked Him. They came offering Him sour wine

37 and said, "If You are the King of the Jews, save Yourself!"

38 An inscription was above Him:^[c] THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS

39 Then one of the criminals hanging there began to yell insults at^[d] Him: "Aren't You the Messiah? Save Yourself and us!"

40 But the other answered, rebuking him: "Don't you even fear God, since you are undergoing the same punishment?

41 We are punished justly, because we're getting back what we deserve for the things we did, but this man has done nothing wrong."

42 Then he said, "Jesus, remember me^[e] when You come into Your kingdom!"

43 And He said to him, "I assure you: Today you will be with Me in paradise."

44 It was now about noon,^[f] and darkness came over the whole land^[g] until three,^[h]

“Father, Forgive Them”: The Meaning of Jesus’ Incredible Request on the Cross Clarence L. Haynes Jr.

What Did Jesus Mean By "Father, Forgive Them" in Luke 23:34? Bethany Jett

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