Matthew 27:42
King James Version (KJV)
He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.
In context
40 And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.
41 Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,
42 He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.
43 He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.
44 The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.
Matthew 27:42 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.
- WEB World English Bible
- “He saved others, but he can’t save himself. If he is the King of Israel, let him come down from the cross now, and we will believe in him.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him.
- ASV American Standard Version
- He saved others; himself he cannot save. He is the King of Israel; let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe on him.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- 'Others he saved; himself he is not able to save! If he be King of Israel, let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe him;
- DBY Darby Translation
- He saved others, himself he cannot save. He is King of Israel: let him descend now from the cross, and we will believe on him.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he is King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.