Luke 23:34 - Printer Friendly

ESV: And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments.

NIV: Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.' And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.

NASB: [ But Jesus was saying, 'Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.'] And they cast lots, dividing His garments among themselves.

CSB: Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, because they do not know what they are doing." And they divided his clothes and cast lots.

NLT: Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.' And the soldiers gambled for his clothes by throwing dice.

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

NKJV: Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” And they divided His garments and cast lots.

Luke was a traveling companion of Paul (Acts 16:10) and a physician (Colossians 4:14). Unlike Matthew, Mark, and John, Luke writes his gospel as an historian, rather than as a first-hand eyewitness. His extensive writings also include the book of Acts (Acts 1:1–3). These are deliberately organized, carefully researched accounts of those events. The gospel of Luke focuses on the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ. Luke's Gentile perspective presents Christ as a Savior for all people, offering both forgiveness and direction to those who follow Him.

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