Luke 23:34-36

Contemporary English Version

^34-35 (A) Jesus said, “Father, forgive these people! They don't know what they're doing.”^[a]

While the crowd stood there watching Jesus, the soldiers gambled for his clothes. The leaders insulted him by saying, “He saved others. Now he should save himself, if he really is God's chosen Messiah!”

^36 (B) The soldiers made fun of Jesus and brought him some wine.