Luke 23:34 “Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they…”

Luke 23:34

Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

World English Bible

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.

American Standard Version

And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And parting his garments among them, they cast lots.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then sayd Iesus, Father, forgiue them: for they know not what they doe. And they parted his raiment, and cast lottes.

Darby Translation

And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And, parting out his garments, they cast lots.

Young's Literal Translation

And Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, for they have not known what they do;' and parting his garments they cast a lot.

Bible in Basic English

And Jesus said, Father, let them have forgiveness, for they have no knowledge of what they are doing. And they made division of his clothing among them by the decision of chance.

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Cross references

“Father”

Matthew 5:44 Acts 7:60 1 Peter 3:9 1 Peter 2:20–23 Romans 12:14 Genesis 50:17

Matthew 5:44 · BSB

But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Acts 7:60 · BSB

Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

1 Peter 3:9 · BSB

Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

1 Peter 2:20–23 · BSB

How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.

Romans 12:14 · BSB

Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.

Genesis 50:17 · BSB

‘This is what you are to say to Joseph: I beg you, please forgive the transgression and sin of your brothers, for they did you wrong.’ So now, Joseph, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your f…

“they know not”

1 Corinthians 2:8 Acts 3:17 1 Timothy 1:13 John 15:22–24 John 19:11 Luke 12:47

1 Corinthians 2:8 · BSB

None of the rulers of this age understood it. For if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.

Acts 3:17 · BSB

And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did your leaders.

1 Timothy 1:13 · BSB

I was formerly a blasphemer, a persecutor, and a violent man; yet because I had acted in ignorance and unbelief, I was shown mercy.

John 15:22–24 · BSB

If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not be guilty of sin. Now, however, they have no excuse for their sin.

John 19:11 · BSB

Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me if it were not given to you from above. Therefore the one who handed Me over to you is guilty of greater sin.”

Luke 12:47 · BSB

That servant who knows his master’s will but does not get ready or follow his instructions will be beaten with many blows.

“And they”

Psalm 22:18 Mark 15:24 Matthew 27:35 Matthew 27:36 John 19:23 John 19:24

Psalm 22:18 · BSB

They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing.

Mark 15:24 · BSB

And they crucified Him. They also divided His garments by casting lots to decide what each of them would take.

Matthew 27:35 · BSB

When they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments by casting lots.

Matthew 27:36 · BSB

And sitting down, they kept watch over Him there.

John 19:23 · BSB

When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they divided His garments into four parts, one for each soldier, with the tunic remaining. It was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom.

John 19:24 · BSB

So they said to one another, “Let us not tear it. Instead, let us cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the Scripture: “They divided My garments among them, and cast lots for My clothing.” So that is wha…

Also

Isaiah 53:12 Matthew 11:25

Isaiah 53:12 · BSB

Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many a…

Matthew 11:25 · BSB

At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

33When they came to the place called The Skull, they crucified Him there, along with the criminals, one on His right and the other on His left.

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.”

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