Luke 23:34

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فقالَ يسوع: «يا أَبَتِ ٱغفِرْ لَهم، لأَنَّهُم لا يَعلَمونَ ما يَفعَلون». ثُمَّ ٱقتَسموا ثِيابَه مُقتَرِعينَ علَيها.

What Does This Mean?

Jesus is speaking on the cross in Luke 23:34. He asks God to forgive those who are crucifying him, saying they do not understand what they are doing. The soldiers then divide his clothes and cast lots for them.

Explained for Children

Imagine if you got a really big present but it was wrapped with strings that were hard to untie. So your friends decide to cut the strings instead of asking for help. Jesus is saying, 'God, forgive my friends because they don't understand how much this hurts me.'

Historical Background

The Gospel of Luke was written by Luke, a doctor and companion of Paul, around AD 60-80. This verse comes from the crucifixion narrative, where Jesus is speaking to his Father while being crucified. The Jewish leaders and Roman soldiers are present.

Living It Out Today

Imagine your best friend misunderstands you badly at school and spreads rumors about you. You might feel like getting back at them, but this verse reminds us to seek forgiveness for those who hurt us out of misunderstanding or ignorance.

Topics

• forgiveness
• salvation
• crucifixion
• love
• grace
• prayer

Related Verses

• Psalm 22:18
• Matthew 27:35
• Mark 15:24
• Ephesians 4:32
• Colossians 3:13

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Jesus ask for forgiveness?

Jesus asked for forgiveness because he understood the full gravity of his crucifixion and wanted to demonstrate love and compassion even towards those who were hurting him, showing us how we should forgive others.

How is Luke 23:34 different from other forgiveness verses in the Bible?

This verse specifically highlights Jesus' compassion during his crucifixion, emphasizing forgiveness at a moment when it would be most difficult. It's unique because it shows how far God’s love extends, even to those who do us harm.

What does the phrase 'and they parted his raiment, and cast lots' mean?

It means that after Jesus died, the soldiers divided up his clothing as a part of Roman custom. They used a game (casting lots) to decide who would get each piece of clothing.