Bible verse

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.

Luke 23:34 · BSB

Luke 23:34 in context

The verses around it, from Luke 23.

30 At that time ‘they will say to the mountains, “Fall on us!” and to the hills, “Cover us!”’

31 For if men do these things while the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?”

32 Two others, who were criminals, were also led away to be executed with Jesus.

33 When 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.

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.

35 The 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.”

36 The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine.

37 “If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!”

38 Above Him was posted an inscription: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

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Luke 23:34 in other translations

KJV

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

ASV

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

ERV

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

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