Luke 23:41

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

And for us it is truly a just sentence, for we are getting back what we deserve for our actions, but this man has not done anything wrong.”

Cross References

Matthew 27:19

Then while Pilate was seated in his courtroom of justice, his wife sent [word] to him, saying, “You should have nothing to do with that innocent man. For I was very troubled in a dream over him today.” [Note: That is, she was troubled over a dream she had before waking up that morning].

Matthew 27:24

So, when Pilate saw that he was not convincing anyone, but that a riot was brewing instead, he took water and washed his hands in front of the crowd saying, “I am not responsible for this man’s blood. [Note: Some ancient manuscripts say “righteous man’s blood”]. You tend to the matter.”

Matthew 27:4

saying, “I have sinned by delivering up an innocent man to die.” But they replied, “What is that to us? It is your affair!”

Matthew 27:54

Now when the military man in charge, and those with him who were watching Jesus, saw [and felt] the earthquake and the [other] things that happened, they became extremely fearful, saying, “Truly this was the Son of God.”

Luke 23:40

But the other criminal spoke harshly to the first one, saying, “Do you not even have any fear of God [left], since you [too] are experiencing the same sentence of condemnation?

Luke 23:42

Then he said, “Jesus, remember [to be merciful to] me when you come into your kingdom.”

1 Thessalonians 2:10

You can testify, [just] as God can, how holy, righteous and blameless our conduct was toward you believers.

James 4:7

So, you should submit yourselves to God, but oppose the devil, and he will flee from you.

1 Peter 1:19

but with [the] precious blood of Christ, who represents an unblemished lamb, without defect.

1 Peter 2:23

When He was spoken to with harsh insults, He did not reply in the same way. When He was made to suffer, He did not threaten [His tormentors], but instead entrusted Himself to God, [whom He knew] would make a righteous judgment [in the matter].