Luke 23:39
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“One of the criminals who hung there heaped abuse on Him. “Are You not the Christ?” he said. “Save Yourself and us!””
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“One of the criminals who hung there heaped abuse on Him. “Are You not the Christ?” he said. “Save Yourself and us!””
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And one of the malefactors that were hanged railed on him, saying, Art not thou the Christ? save thyself and us.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And one of the evil-doers who were hanged, was speaking evil of him, saying, `If thou be the Christ, save thyself and us.'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Luke 23:39 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 27:44In the same way, even the robbers who were crucified with Him berated Him.
- Mark 15:32Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross, so that we may see and believe!” And even those who were crucified with Him berated Him.
- Luke 17:34I tell you, on that night two people will be in one bed: one will be taken and the other left.
- Luke 23:35The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.”
- Luke 23:37“If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!”
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