Matthew 27:42 · KJV
“He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.”
— Matthew 27:42
Likewise also the chief priests mocking {him}, with the scribes and elders, said,
He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.
Matthew 27 — Context
And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest {it} in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.
41Likewise also the chief priests mocking {him}, with the scribes and elders, said,
42He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.
43He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.
44The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.
Cross References
John 1:49
Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.
Matthew 27:37
And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Luke 19:38
Saying, Blessed {be} the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in heaven, and glory in the highest.
John 12:13
Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed {is} the King of Israel that cometh in the name of the Lord.
Acts 4:14
And beholding the man which was healed standing with them, they could say nothing against it.
John 9:24
Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner.
John 12:47
And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.
Matthew 2:2
Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.