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The Paradox of Salvation
Commentators highlight the profound irony in the soldiers' taunt. They challenged Jesus to save Himself, failing to grasp the central truth of the gospel: He could not save Himself from the cross if He was to save others from their sins. His refusal to come down was an act of ultimate saving power, not weakness.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 23:37
If (ε). Condition of the first class as is text in verse 35 used by the rulers. The soldiers pick out "the king of the Jews" as th…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 23:36–38
19th Century
Preacher
And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar, and saying, If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself. And a su…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 23:37
The taunts continue, this time from the soldiers. Although in the other gospels the offering of wine vinegar (v.36) seems to be an act of kindness …
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John Gill
On Luke 23:37
17th Century
Pastor
And saying, if you are the King of the Jews
Or their Messiah, who was spoken of as a divine person; for otherwise he…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 23:32–43
17th Century
Minister
As soon as Christ was fastened to the cross, He prayed for those who crucified Him. The great thing He died to purchase and procure for us is the f…