Matthew 27:42 ““He saved others, but He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel…”

Matthew 27:42

“He saved others, but He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.

World English Bible

“He saved others, but he can’t save himself. If he is the King of Israel, let him come down from the cross now, and we will believe in him.

American Standard Version

He saved others; himself he cannot save. He is the King of Israel; let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe on him.

Geneva Bible 1599

He saued others, but he cannot saue him selfe: if he be ye King of Israel, let him now come downe from ye crosse, and we will beleeue in him.

Darby Translation

He saved others, himself he cannot save. He is King of Israel: let him descend now from the cross, and we will believe on him.

Young's Literal Translation

'Others he saved; himself he is not able to save! If he be King of Israel, let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe him;

Bible in Basic English

A saviour of others, he has no salvation for himself. If he is the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will have faith in him.

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Cross references

“saved”

John 9:24 John 12:47 Acts 4:14

John 9:24 · BSB

So a second time they called for the man who had been blind and said, “Give glory to God! We know that this man is a sinner.”

John 12:47 · BSB

As for anyone who hears My words and does not keep them, I do not judge him. For I have not come to judge the world, but to save the world.

Acts 4:14 · BSB

And seeing the man who had been healed standing there with them, they had nothing to say in response.

“the King”

John 1:49 Matthew 27:37 Matthew 2:2 Luke 19:38

John 1:49 · BSB

“Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”

Matthew 27:37 · BSB

Above His head they posted the written charge against Him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.

Matthew 2:2 · BSB

asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”

Luke 19:38 · BSB

“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

Also

John 12:13

John 12:13 · BSB

They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”

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

In context

41In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying,

43He trusts in God. Let God deliver Him now if He wants Him. For He said, ‘I am the Son of God.’”

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