Luke 23:34

Luke 23:34 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
• New International Version (NIV)Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." And they cast lots to divide his garments.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” And they divided His garments and cast lots.

Context of Luke 23:34

32Two others also, who were criminals, were being led away to be executed with Him. 33When they came to the place called The Skull, there they crucified Him and the criminals, one on the right and one on the left. And Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.” And they cast lots, dividing His clothes among themselves. 35Now the people stood by, watching; but even the rulers ridiculed and sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others [from death]; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed) of God, His Chosen One.” 36The soldiers also mocked Him, coming up to Him and [cruelly] offering Him sour wine,

Luke 23:34 word by word

[[ὁ δὲ Ἰησοῦς ἔλεγεν· πάτερ, ἄφες αὐτοῖς· οὐ γὰρ οἴδασιν τί ποιοῦσιν.]] διαμεριζόμενοι δὲ τὰ ἱμάτια αὐτοῦ ἔβαλον κλήρους.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Thenδέde · thenG1161
• saidλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• Fatherπατήρpatēr · fatherG3962
• forgiveἀφίημιaphiēmi · to release: forgiveG863
• themαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• forγάρgar · forG1063
• they knowεἴδωeidō · to perceive: understandG1492
• notοὐou · noG3756
• whatτίςtis · which?G5101
• they doποιέωpoieō · to do/make: doG4160
• they partedδιαμερίζωdiamerizō · to divideG1266
• raimentἱμάτιονhimation · clothingG2440
• and castβάλλωballō · to throw: throwG906
• lotsκλῆροςklēros · lotG2819

Cross-references for Luke 23:34

• Luke 23:47Now when the centurion saw what had taken place, he began praising and honoring God, saying, “Certainly this Man was innocent.”
• Luke 6:27“But I say to you who hear [Me and pay attention to My words]: Love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies, [make it a practice to] do good to those who hate you,
• Genesis 50:17‘You are to say to Joseph, “I beg you, please forgive the transgression of your brothers and their sin, for they did you wrong.” ’ Now, please forgive the transgression of the servants of the God of your father.” And Joseph wept when they spoke to him.
• Psalms 106:16They envied Moses in the camp, And Aaron [the high priest], the holy one of the Lord,
• Matthew 5:44But I say to you, love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
• Acts 7:60Then falling on his knees [in worship], he cried out loudly, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them [do not charge them]!” When he had said this, he fell asleep [in death].
• Romans 12:14Bless those who persecute you [who cause you harm or hardship]; bless and do not curse [them].
• 1 Corinthians 4:12We work [for our living], working hard with our own hands. When we are reviled and verbally abused, we bless. When we are persecuted, we take it patiently and endure.
• 1 Peter 2:20After all, what kind of credit is there if, when you do wrong and are punished for it, you endure it patiently? But if when you do what is right and patiently bear [undeserved] suffering, this finds favor with God.
• 1 Peter 3:9and never return evil for evil or insult for insult [avoid scolding, berating, and any kind of abuse], but on the contrary, give a blessing [pray for one another’s well-being, contentment, and protection]; for you have been called for this very purpose, that you might inherit a blessing [from God that brings well-being, happiness, and protection].
• Luke 12:47And that servant who knew his master’s will, and yet did not get ready or act in accord with his will, will be beaten with many lashes [of the whip],
• John 15:22If I had not come and spoken to them, they would not have [the guilt of their] sin; but now they have no excuse for their sin.
• John 19:11Jesus answered, “You would have no authority over Me at all if it had not been given to you from above. For this reason the sin and guilt of the one who handed Me over to you is greater [than your own].”
• Acts 3:17“Now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance [not fully aware of what you were doing], just as your rulers did also.
• 1 Corinthians 2:8None of the rulers of this age recognized and understood this wisdom; for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory;
• 1 Timothy 1:13even though I was formerly a blasphemer [of our Lord] and a persecutor [of His church] and a shameful and outrageous and violent aggressor [toward believers]. Yet I was shown mercy because I acted out of ignorance in unbelief.

Commentaries on Luke 23:34

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 34They know not what they do - If ignorance do not excuse a crime, it at least diminishes the atrocity of it. However, these persons well knew that they were crucifying an innocent man; but they did not know that, by this act of theirs, they were bringing down on themselves and on their country the heaviest judgments of God. In the prayer, Father, forgive them! that word of prophecy was fulfilled, He made intercession for the transgressors, Isaiah 53:12.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 34Father, forgive them - This is a fulfillment of the prophecy in Isaiah 53:12; “He made intercession for the transgressors.” The prayer was offered for those who were guilty of putting him to death. It is not quite certain whether he referred to the “Jews” or “to the Roman soldiers.” Perhaps he referred to both. The Romans knew not what they did, as they were really ignorant that he was the Son of God, and as they were merely obeying the command of their…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 32-43Verses 32-43 As soon as Christ was fastened to the cross, he prayed for those who crucified him. The great thing he died to purchase and procure for us, is the forgiveness of sin. This he prays for. Jesus was crucified between two thieves; in them were shown the different effects the cross of Christ would have upon the children of men in the preaching the gospel. One malefactor was hardened to the last. No troubles of themselves will change a wicked…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 34by casting lots (see John 19:23–24): The prisoner’s possessions were treated as spoils of war and divided among the soldiers.Read the comment

Topics related to Luke 23:34

• Blindness
• Death
• Enemy
• Forgiveness
• Good for Evil
• Ignorance
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Malefactors (Criminals)
• Prophecy

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• Crucifixion
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• Humiliation of Christ
• Intercession of Christ

Commentaries on Luke 23

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings