Luke 23:37
“And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.”

What does Luke 23:37 mean?
The verse Luke 23:37 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself." This particular verse is part of the crucifixion narrative of Jesus Christ. The context of this verse is that Jesus is hanging on the cross, with two…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Mocked King: Reflecting on Luke 23:37
Luke 23:37 (KJV) contains a powerful moment in the passion story of Christ, echoing the mockery and disdain aimed at Him during His crucifixion. The verse states, "And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself." This sentence encapsulates the taunting and scornful…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Understanding the True King
O sovereign Lord, the Almighty King of the Universe, As I contemplate the profound message of Your Word, especially the poignant moment captured in Luke 23:37, I come before You with a heart open to understanding. The people around the cross taunted our Lord, saying, ‘If thou be…
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