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Matthew 27:42

Matthew 27:42 is verse 42 of Matthew chapter 27, shown here in the Berean Standard Bible.

Berean Standard Bible

“He saved others, but He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him.

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King James Version

He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.

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.

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Matthew 27:40–44 · Berean Standard Bible

40 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!”

41 In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying,

42 “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, 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.’”

44 In the same way, even the robbers who were crucified with Him berated Him.

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Cross-references

The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

John 9:24

So a second time they called for the man who had been blind and said, “Give glory to God! We know that this man is a sinner.”

John 12:47

As for anyone who hears My words and does not keep them, I do not judge him. For I have not come to judge the world, but to save the world.

Acts 4:14

And seeing the man who had been healed standing there with them, they had nothing to say in response.

Matthew 27:37

Above His head they posted the written charge against Him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.

Matthew 2:2

asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.”

Luke 19:38

“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”

John 1:49

“Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”

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