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Luke 23:34 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Luke 23:34 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 23 verse 34 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.”
Luke 23:34 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 23:34
From the cross, Jesus prays: 'Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.' This prayer for His executioners demonstrates divine love's extent—forgiving those actively murdering Him. The phrase 'they know not what they do' doesn't excuse their sin but explains it—they didn't fully comprehend they were crucifying the Son of God. This prayer models Jesus' teaching to love enemies (Luke 6:27-28) and demonstrates the gospel's essence—grace for the undeserving, forgiveness for enemies, love triumphing over hate. Stephen later echoed this prayer when stoned (Acts 7:60), showing Jesus' disci...
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Cross-References for Luke 23:34
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“love your enemies”
“and cried with a loud voice”
“or reviling for reviling; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called”
“when you sin”
“and don't curse.”
“Now please forgive the disobedience of your brothers, and their sin, because they did evil to you.' Now”
“they wouldn't have crucified the Lord of glory.”
“They part my garments among them”
“and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he poured out his soul to death”