And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou art Son of God, descend from the cross. Matthew 27:40
And the people stood beholding, and the rulers also [with them] sneered, saying, He has saved others; let him save himself if this is the Christ, the chosen one of God. Luke 23:35
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Luke 23:35, Mark 15:31Himself He could not save,
Philippians 2:8, Mark 15:25He on the cross must die,
Titus 3:5, Romans 5:6Or mercy could not come
Romans 5:8, Romans 5:6To ruined sinners nigh;
John 19:34,35, 1 Peter 1:19Yes, Jesus' precious blood must flow,
Romans 5:19, 1 John 2:12That sinnners might forgiveness know.
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Luke 23:35, Mark 15:31Himself He could not save,
Isaiah 53:4,5, Job 33:24For justice must be done;
Isaiah 53:4, 1 Peter 2:24Our sins' full weight must fall
Hebrews 4:15, 1 Peter 2:22Upon the sinless One;
Romans 3:25, Job 33:24For nothing less could God accept
Romans 3:25, Romans 3:23In payment of that fearful debt.
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Matthew 27:40, Mark 15:31Himself He could not save,
1 Timothy 2:5,6, Isaiah 53:6For He the Surety stood
Romans 3:25, John 14:1For all who now rely
Romans 3:25, 1 Peter 1:19Upon His precious blood;
1 Peter 2:25, Isaiah 53:12He bore sin's penalty so dread,
1 Peter 2:25, John 19:34When on the cross His blood He shed.
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Luke 23:35, Mark 15:31Himself He could not save,
Galatians 2:20, John 13:1Love's stream too deeply flowed;
Galatians 2:20, Ephesians 5:2In love Himself He gave,
1 Timothy 2:6, Romans 3:23To pay the debt we owed.
Matthew 26:39, Mark 14:36Obedience to His Father's will
John 19:30, Mark 15:37And love to Him did all fulfil.
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Acts 5:31, 1 Peter 3:22And now exalted high,
Acts 5:31, 1 John 4:14A Prince and Saviour He,
Hebrews 10:21,22, 1 Peter 2:24That sinners might draw nigh
Romans 11:30, 1 Peter 2:10And drink of mercy free,
Titus 3:5,6, 1 Peter 2:10Of mercy now so richly shed,
Luke 24:5,6, 1 Peter 1:21For Jesus liveth who was dead.