Luke 23:39 — Community Reflections

LUKE 23:39 — KING JAMES VERSION 1

“And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.”

One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: aren't you the Messiah? Save yourself and us — one of the criminals: the first criminal adds his voice to the mockery. Aren't you the Messiah? Save yourself and us: the self-interested demand — if you are who you claim to be, rescue us from this situation.

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Carlos RiveraNote1mo ago

The Criminal's Request

One of the criminals hanging beside him hurled insults at him: 'Aren't you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!' But the other criminal rebuked him. 'Don't you fear God,' he said, 'even at the point of ...