Luke 23:35 nasb — And the people stood by, looking on. And even the rulers were sneering at Him, saying, "He saved others; let Him save H…

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"And the people stood by, looking on. And even the rulers were sneering at Him, saying, "He saved others; let Him save Himself if this is the Christ of God, His Chosen One.""

— Luke 23:35, NASB

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Luke 23 — Context

32

Two others also, who were criminals, were being led away to be put to death with Him.

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When they came to the place called The Skull, there they crucified Him and the criminals, one on the right and the other on the left.

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But Jesus was saying, "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." And they cast lots, dividing up His garments among themselves.

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And the people stood by, looking on. And even the rulers were sneering at Him, saying, "He saved others; let Him save Himself if this is the Christ of God, His Chosen One."

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The soldiers also mocked Him, coming up to Him, offering Him sour wine,

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and saying, "If You are the King of the Jews, save Yourself!"

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Now there was also an inscription above 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 NASB reads: “And the people stood by, looking on. And even the rulers were sneering at Him, saying, "He saved others; let Him save Himself if this is the Christ of God, His Chosen One."”
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 (NASB): “And the people stood by, looking on. And even the rulers were sneering at Him, saying, "He saved others; let Him save Himself if this is the Christ of God, His Chosen One."” 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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