KJV ORIGINAL
Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, because they don't understand what they're doing.' And the soldiers divided up his clothes and gambled for them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus is asking God to forgive the people crucifying him because they don't truly understand the gravity of what they're doing.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Jesus' crucifixion, where Roman soldiers were executing him alongside two criminals. It was common practice for executioners to divide the condemned person's belongings among themselves. Jesus spoke these words while suffering on the cross, showing remarkable compassion even in his darkest hour.
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