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NASB | Luke 23:34 But Jesus was saying, "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." And they cast lots, dividing up His garments among themselves. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 23:34 And Jesus was saying, "Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing." And they cast lots, dividing His clothes among themselves. [Ps 22:18] |
Bible Question: Why did Jesus direct the request "Father forgive them ..." to the Father, as opposed to handling it himself. What is the significance of addressing this request to the "Father part" of the trinity? |
Bible Answer: agape7, It wasn't that Jesus wasn't forgiving them. He was asking the Father to. Searcher |