Browse phrases beginning with: [A][B][C][D][E][F][G][H][I][J][K][L][M][N][O][P][Q][R][S][T][U,V][W][X,Y,Z] Forgive them for they know not what they doMeaning Jesus' words from the cross, asking forgiveness for those who put him to death. More widely, of course, the plea was for all humanity. Origin From the Bible, Miles Coverdale's Version, Luke 23:34, 1535:
This phrase, which is supposed to be the first of the sayings Jesus uttered on the cross, forms part of a meditation that is used by Christians during the major festivals of the Christian year:
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