Luke 23:31

"Then they will begin to tell the mountains, ‘Fall on us!’ and tell the hills, ‘Cover us.’"

Key Reflection

This passage depicts a desperate cry for relief as those witnessing Jesus' crucifixion plead with even the natural elements—mountains and hills—to intervene and shield them from their guilt or fear of judgment. It highlights the profound remorse and terror felt by those who recognize the gravity of their actions in condemning an innocent man to death.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 31. For if they do these things in a green tree, & c. This seems to be a proverbial expression. A green tree is not easily set on fire; a dry one is easily kindled and burns rapidly; and the meaning of the passage is-- "If they, the Romans, do these things to me, who am innocent and blameless; if they punish me in this manner in the face of justice, what will they not do in relation to this guilty nation? What security have they that heavier judgments will not come upon them? What desolations and woes may not be expected when injustice and oppression have taken the place of justice, and

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