Matthew 27:42 meaning and explanation

“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.

Matthew 27:42, Berean Standard Bible

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These are the words of the chief priests, scribes and elders mocking Jesus as He hangs on the cross. They had heard His teaching and seen His healings, and now they twist the truth: the one who saved others truly cannot save Himself without abandoning the very mission that brought Him there.

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