Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
Ver. 34. Father, forgive them] See the sweet mercy of Christ, mindful and careful of his enemies when the pains of hell had taken hold of him, and they, like so many breathing devils, were tormenting him. Pendebat et tamen petebat, saith Augustine. He was slain by them, and yet he begged for them.