Matthew 27:42 nasb — "He saved others; He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel; let Him now come down from the cross, and we will b…

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""He saved others; He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel; let Him now come down from the cross, and we will believe in Him."

— Matthew 27:42, NASB

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Matthew 27 — Context

39

And those passing by were hurling abuse at Him, wagging their heads

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and saying, "You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross."

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In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders, were mocking Him and saying,

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"He saved others; He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel; let Him now come down from the cross, and we will believe in Him.

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"HE TRUSTS IN GOD; LET GOD RESCUE Him now, IF HE DELIGHTS IN HIM; for He said, 'I am the Son of God.'"

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The robbers who had been crucified with Him were also insulting Him with the same words.

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Now from the sixth hour darkness fell upon all the land until the ninth hour.

Matthew 27:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 27:42 say?
Matthew 27:42 in the NASB reads: “"He saved others; He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel; let Him now come down from the cross, and we will believe in Him.”
Where is Matthew 27:42 in the Bible?
Matthew 27:42 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 42.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 27:42.
What translation should I read Matthew 27:42 in?
Matthew 27:42 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 Matthew 27:42?
Matthew 27:42 reads (NASB): “"He saved others; He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel; let Him now come down from the cross, and we will believe in Him.” 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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