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Matthew 27:42 web — "He saved others, but he can't save himself. If he is the King of Israel, let him come down from the cross now, and we…

World English Bible

""He saved others, but he can't save himself. If he is the King of Israel, let him come down from the cross now, and we will believe in him."

— Matthew 27:42, World English Bible

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Matthew 27 — Context

39

Those who passed by blasphemed him, wagging their heads,

40

and saying, "You who destroy the temple, and build it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross!"

41

Likewise the chief priests also mocking, with the scribes, the Pharisees, and the elders, said,

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"He saved others, but he can't save himself. If he is the King of Israel, let him come down from the cross now, and we will believe in him.

43

He trusts in God. Let God deliver him now, if he wants him; for he said, 'I am the Son of God.'"

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The robbers also who were crucified with him cast on him the same reproach.

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Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over 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 World English Bible reads: “"He saved others, but he can't save himself. If he is the King of Israel, let him come down from the cross now, 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 (WEB): “"He saved others, but he can't save himself. If he is the King of Israel, let him come down from the cross now, 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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