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Luke 23:34

WEB

34Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.

KJV

34Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

BSB

34Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”[+] And they divided up His garments by casting lots.

FBV

34Jesus said, “Father, please forgive them, for they don't know what they're doing.” They divided up his clothes by throwing dice for them.

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Extra References

Matthew 5:44

44[+] But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,

Acts 7:60

60He kneeled down and cried with a loud voice, “Lord, don’t hold this sin against them!” When he had said this, he fell asleep.

1 Peter 3:9

9not rendering evil for evil or insult for insult; but instead blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.

1 Peter 2:20-23

20For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating? But if when you do well, you patiently endure suffering, this is commendable with God. 21For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you[+] an example, that you should follow his steps, 22who didn’t sin, “neither was deceit found in his mouth.”23When he was cursed, he didn’t curse back. When he suffered, he didn’t threaten, but committed himself to him who judges righteously.

Luke 6:27-28

27“But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.

Romans 12:14

14Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse.

Genesis 50:17

17‘You shall tell Joseph, “Now please forgive the disobedience of your brothers, and their sin, because they did evil to you.”’ Now, please forgive the disobedience of the servants of the God of your father.” Joseph wept when they spoke to him.

1 Corinthians 2:8

8which none of the rulers of this world has known. For had they known it, they wouldn’t have crucified the Lord of glory.

Psalms 22:18

18They divide my garments among them. They cast lots for my clothing.

Isaiah 53:12

12Therefore I will give him a portion with the great. He will divide the plunder with the strong, because he poured out his soul to death and was counted with the transgressors; yet he bore the sins of many and made intercession for the transgressors.