Instead he said the one miraculous thing that could offer the only hope of turning all these enemies into friends. Father, forgive them. Unresolved anger is deadly. It closes us off form others. It hardens a part of our own heart.
Forgiveness is life-giving, creative.
It opens us up to others. When somebody is angry at you, remember, beneath every angry face is a hurting soul. Always, look for the hurt and help them heal it. When you are angry with someone, don't deny it. Use your anger.