Matthew 27:43

43 He trusts in God, so let God save him now, if God really wants him. He himself said, 'I am the Son of God.'"

Matthew 27:43 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 27:43

He trusted in God
That is, he pretended to claim an interest in him, to be high in his favour and esteem, and to have great faith and confidence in him:

let him deliver him now;
directly, from the cross, and the death of it:

if he will have him;
or if he is well pleased with him as his own Son, or delights in him as such, and will show him any favour and good will; see ( Psalms 22:8 ) , where are these very words, and which are predicted should be said by these men to Christ; and are a wonderful confirmation of the truth of that Psalm and prophecy belonging to him:

for he said, I am the Son of God;
not only in his ministry, but he had said so in their grand council, before them all.

Matthew 27:43 In-Context

41 The leading priests, the teachers of the law, and the older Jewish leaders were also making fun of Jesus.

42 They said, "He saved others, but he can't save himself! He says he is the king of Israel! If he is the king, let him come down now from the cross. Then we will believe in him.

43 He trusts in God, so let God save him now, if God really wants him. He himself said, 'I am the Son of God.'"

44 And in the same way, the robbers who were being crucified beside Jesus also insulted him.

45 At noon the whole country became dark, and the darkness lasted for three hours.