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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:
Consider this request of Jesus,"Father forgive them for they know not what they are doing." I'm wondering about His statement. If they knew that Jesus IS God, would they have crucified Him? AND . . . If they knew what they were doing, would they still be forgiven because of His atoning death? |
Bible Answer: Hi mommapbs, I wish that we weren't so prone to want to judge people as far as trying to determine their final destiny. God will have compassion on whom He will have compassion. Things indeed don't look good for Judas. We have had discussions about that in the past. But his repentance and perception of Jesus and feelings about Him are known to God. Judas doesn't look good as he says "Rabbi, Rabbi" just as many who say, "Lord, Lord" and do not do the things that He says do not have a good prognosis as not being known by God. But let's do as Job does in the end. Let's pray for our friends and want good for them. Let us be happy that God sometimes does not do to us according to our folly. Job 42:8. And whether we have done good or bad, everything will be done according to God's purpose according to His choice. Romans 9:11ff. From the heart, Ray |