Father, Forgive Them

Published: March 5, 2017, 10 a.m.

b'LUKE 23:32-38\\n\\n32 Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. 33 When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals\\u2014one on his right, the other on his left. 34 Jesus said, \\u201cFather, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.\\u201d And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. \\n35 The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, \\u201cHe saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.\\u201d \\n36 The soldiers also came up and mocked him. They offered him wine vinegar 37 and said, \\u201cIf you are the king of the Jews, save yourself.\\u201d \\n38 There was a written notice above him, which read: this is the king of the jews.'