Luke 23:35-37

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³⁵ The people stood around watching. The rulers hurled abuse at him.

“He rescued others,” they said, “let him try rescuing himself, if he really is the Messiah, God’s chosen one!”

³⁶ The soldiers added their taunts, coming up and offering him cheap wine.

³⁷ “If you’re the king of the Jews,” they said, “rescue yourself!”