Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do

Cultural  

1. A prayer that Jesus spoke on the cross, concerning those who put him to death. (See Crucifixion.)

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Example Sentences

Quoting the Bible, she said: "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do."

From BBC

“A million thoughts and feelings went on inside of myself, from anger, to rage, to hurt to the whole question of who would do such a thing,” Monsignor Cassato said, adding that the Bible verse “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do” had come to mind.

From New York Times

He plans to add to another tattoo - a line from scripture, Luke 23:34: “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.”

From Washington Times

He plans to add to another tattoo — a line from scripture, Luke 23:34: “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.”

From Seattle Times

I'm tempted to say “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”

From New York Times