Luke 23:37
“And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.”
Luke 23:37 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And saying: If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- and saying, If thou art the King of the Jews, save thyself.
- DARBYDarby
- and saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- and saying, If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and saying, 'If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- and saying, “If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself.”
Context: Luke 23
35And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God.
36And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar,
37And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.
38And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
39And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.
About Luke 23: Jesus before Pilate
Jesus is crucified, He dies and He is buried in a tomb. On the third day He rises from the dead. He appeared to many people, including His disciples, proving that He is truly the Son of God.
Commentary
Luke 23 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the power of faith and the importance of forgiveness. It begins with Jesus being brought before Pilate, the Roman governor, who is trying to determine if Jesus is guilty of any crime. Pilate finds no fault in Jesus, but the Jewish leaders continue to press for his death. Pilate then sends Jesus to Herod, who also finds no fault in him.