|Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
|Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
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|They divided his clothes, and gambled for them.
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|The statement attributed to Jesus in this verse is likely not authentic.<ref>http://www.preteristarchive.com/BibleStudies/Bible_NT/Luke/luke_23-34.html</ref><ref>http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+23%3A34&version=NIV</ref> Proponents of the authenticity of these words claim they are necessary to fulfill a prophecy of [[Isaiah 51-58 (Translated)#Chapter 53|Isaiah 53:12]].