Luke 23:35-39 ▼

35 The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him , saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ (the Anointed One) of God {Theou}, the Chosen One.”

36 The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine (to offer Him wine vinegar).

37 “If You are the King of the Jews (people of praise), they said, “save Yourself!

38 Above Him was posted an inscription [written in Greek, Latin, and Hebrew]: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS (people of praise).

39 One of the criminals who hung there heaped abuse on Him. “Are You not the Christ (the Anointed One)? he said. “Save Yourself and us!