Matthew 27:38
Then two robbers are crucified with Him, one on the right hand and one on the left,
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.
In Context
37and they put up over His head, His accusation written: “THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.”
39and those passing by kept slandering Him, wagging their heads,
Cross References
Isaiah 53:12Therefore I give a portion to Him among the many, || And He apportions spoil with the mighty, || Because that He exposed His soul to death, || And He was numbered with transgressors, || And He has borne the sin of many, || And He intercedes for transgressors.
Mark 15:27And they crucify two robbers with Him, one on the right hand and one on His left,
Luke 23:32And there were also others—two evildoers—with Him, to be put to death;
John 19:18where they crucified Him, and with Him two others, on this side and on that side, but Jesus in the middle.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 27:34-50
The Crucifixion. 33 And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, 34 They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink. 35 And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots. 36 And sitting down they watched him there; 37 And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS… Read the whole commentary →