Matthew 27:42

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.

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Other Translations for Matthew 27:42

BSB
"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.
AKJV
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.
CPDV
"He saved others; he cannot save himself. If he is the King of Israel, let him descend now from the cross, and we will believe in him.
ERV
He saved others; himself he cannot save. He is the King of Israel; let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe on him.
NHEB
"He saved others, but he cannot save himself. He is the King of Israel; let him come down from the cross now, and we will believe in him.
SMT
Others he saved; himself he cannot save. If he is King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him:

Commentary for Matthew 27:42

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 27:42
Summary
Leaders taunt Jesus unable to self-rescue
Place
Golgotha
Event
Leaders challenge Jesus' identity
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative