Matthew 27:39-43
Matthew 27:39
And those passing by were speaking abusively to Him, shaking their heads,
Matthew 27:40
and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross.”
Matthew 27:41
In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders, were mocking Him and saying,
Matthew 27:42
“He saved others; He cannot save Himself! He is the King of Israel; let Him now come down from the cross, and we will believe in Him.
Matthew 27:43
He has trusted in God; let God rescue Him now, if He takes pleasure in Him; for He said, ‘I am the Son of God.’ ”