Then said Jesus,
Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.
And they parted his clothing, and cast lots.
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Clement Of Rome
AD 99
Wherefore, in short, the Master Himself, when He was being led to the cross by those who knew Him not, prayed the Father for His murderers, and said, `Father, forgive their sin, for they know not what they do!'.
, prayed to the Father that the sin of those who slew Him might be forgiven, saying, `Father, forgive them their sins, for they know not what they do.'