Luke 23:34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. Let the first word of the dying Jesus be the subject of our meditation. It is — I. A word of peace in the storm of suffering. II. A word of love in the tumult of hatred. III. A word of excuse amid the depths of wickedness. (A Stucker.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. |
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