Luke 23:35 bbe — And the people were looking on. And the rulers made sport of him, saying, He was a saviour of others; let him do someth…

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"And the people were looking on. And the rulers made sport of him, saying, He was a saviour of others; let him do something for himself, if he is the Christ, the man of God's selection."

— Luke 23:35, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 23 — Context

32

And two others, evil-doers, were taken with him to be put to death.

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And when they came to the place which is named Golgotha, they put him on the cross, and the evil-doers, one on the right side, and the other on the left.

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And Jesus said, Father, let them have forgiveness, for they have no knowledge of what they are doing. And they made division of his clothing among them by the decision of chance.

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And the people were looking on. And the rulers made sport of him, saying, He was a saviour of others; let him do something for himself, if he is the Christ, the man of God's selection.

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And the men of the army made sport of him, coming to him and giving him bitter wine,

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And saying, If you are the King of the Jews, get yourself free.

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And these words were put in writing over him, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

Luke 23:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 23:35 say?
Luke 23:35 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the people were looking on. And the rulers made sport of him, saying, He was a saviour of others; let him do something for himself, if he is the Christ, the man of God's selection.”
Where is Luke 23:35 in the Bible?
Luke 23:35 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 23, verse 35.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 23:35.
What translation should I read Luke 23:35 in?
Luke 23:35 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 23:35?
Luke 23:35 reads (BBE): “And the people were looking on. And the rulers made sport of him, saying, He was a saviour of others; let him do something for himself, if he is the Christ, the man of God's selection.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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