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Luke 23:33 ยท KJV

"And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left."

King James Version

What does Luke 23:33 mean? โ†’

Passage Context

31For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry?
32And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.
33And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.
34Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
35And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does the crucifixion of Jesus mean to you personally?

2

How do you process feelings of suffering and sacrifice?

3

When have you witnessed a significant act of sacrifice?

Life Application

faith

Contemplate the significance of Jesus' sacrifice and how it impacts your understanding of love and forgiveness.

sacrifice

Consider ways you can demonstrate love through acts of sacrifice in your own life.

People in This Verse

Jesus ChristNT

The central figure of Christianity, believed to be the Son of God and the awaited Messiah. His teachings and actions form the foundation of Christian faith.

First appearance: Matthew 1:1

Places in This Verse

Calvary(Golgotha today)

The site of Jesus' crucifixion, significant in Christian belief as the place where Jesus sacrificed himself for humanity's sins.

Connection to Jesus

nt fulfillment

The crucifixion of Jesus at Calvary fulfills the prophecies of the suffering servant, emphasizing his role as the sacrificial Lamb.

See also: Isaiah 53:5

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