Matthew 27:41-44

The Crucifixion

41 So also the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, mocked him, saying, 42 e "He saved others; f he cannot save himself. g He is the King of Israel; let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him. 43 h He trusts in God; let God deliver him now, if he desires him. For he said, 'I am the Son of God.'" 44 i And the robbers who were crucified with him also reviled him in the same way.

  1. Cross References
    Luke 4:23
    And he said to them, "Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, 'Physician, heal yourself.' What we have heard you did at Capernaum, do here in your hometown as well.
  2. Cross References
    Matthew 26:53 - 54
    Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels?
    John 10:18
    No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father.
  3. Cross References
    John 1:49
    Nathanael answered him, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!
    John 12:13
    So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, "Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!
    Matthew 27:37
    And over his head they put the charge against him, which read, "This is Jesus, the King of the Jews.
  4. Cross References
    Psalms 22:8
    "He trusts in the Lord ; let him deliver him; let him rescue him, for he delights in him!"
  5. Cross References
    Luke 23:39 - 43
    One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him, saying, "Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!
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