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Mark 15:30

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 15:30 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “save thyself, and come down from the cross.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

save thyself, and come down from the cross.
Mark 15:30 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 15

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
27And with him they crucify two robbers; one on his right hand, and one on his left.
28[And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was reckoned with transgressors.]
29And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ha! Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days,
30save thyself, and come down from the cross.
31In like manner also the chief priests mocking [him] among themselves with the scribes said, He saved others; himself he cannot save.
32Let the Christ, the King of Israel, now come down from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reproached him.
33And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Save thyself, and come down from the cross.] Suggesting that if he was what he had pretended to be, and could do what he gave out he could, he might easily free himself from the cross, and make his escape; (see Gill on “<402739>Matthew 27:39-40”)”
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