Luke 23:35 meaning and explanation

The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.”

Luke 23:35, Berean Standard Bible

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Luke has just described the crucifixion, and now he pictures the crowd standing still to watch while the rulers mock Jesus. Their taunt twists the truth: they admit He saved others, yet demand He save Himself to prove He is the Christ, God's Chosen One.

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