Matthew 27:38

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Two robbers were crucified with Him, one on His right hand and the other on His left.

American Standard Version (1901)

Then are there crucified with him two robbers, one on the right hand and one on the left.

Bible in Basic English

Then two thieves were put on crosses with him, one on the right and one on the left.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Then were crucified with him two thieves: one on the right hand, and one on the left.

Free Bible Version

They crucified two criminals with him, one on the right, and one on the left.

Geneva Bible 1599

And there were two theeues crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.

One Unity Resource Bible

Then there were two robbers placed on execution-stakes with him, one on his right hand and one on the left .

Translation for Translators

Two bandits were also nailed {They also nailed two bandits} on crosses. One was nailed to a cross on the right side of Jesus and one to a cross on the left side.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Two robbers were crucified with him, one on the right of him and one on the left.

Noah Webster Bible

Then were there two thieves crucified with him: one on the right hand, and another on the left.

World English Bible

Then there were two robbers crucified with him, one on his right hand and one on the left.

Young's Literal Translation

Then crucified with him are two robbers, one on the right hand, and one on the left,

Context

The Crucifixion

³⁷Above His head they posted the written charge against Him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS. ³⁸Two robbers were crucified with Him, one on His right hand and the other on His left.

Summary

In this verse, we see the fulfillment of the prophecy in Isaiah 53:12, where it was foretold that the Messiah would be numbered with transgressors. The two criminals crucified with Jesus on either side of Him represent the fulfillment of this prophecy. This event serves as a powerful reminder of Jesus' identification with sinners and His willingness to bear the sins of the world. It also highlights the contrast between the guiltless Savior and the guilty criminals, emphasizing the redemptive purpose of Christ's sacrifice on the cross.

Commentary

John Gill
Tyndale

John Gill Bible Commentary

And they that passed by,.... In the road to or from Jerusalem; for, it seems, the crosses were placed by the wayside; or they who passed by the cross, the populace that came from Jerusalem, on purpose to see the sight, reviled him, or "blasphemed him": they spoke all manner of evil of him, they could think of, to which he answered not a word; and which may teach us patience under the revilings of men: this was foretold of him, Psa 89:51, "they have reproached the footsteps of thine anointed", or "Messiah"; and which Jarchi explains by "the ends of the king Messiah"; his last times, towards the close of his days; and cites that passage in the Misna (z), "in the heels, or, as Buxtorf renders it, in the end of the days of the Messiah impudence shall be multiplied, as it now was exceedingly: wagging their heads; in derision of him, and as exulting in his misery; see Isa 37:22. This also was prophesied of him in Psa 22:7. (z) Sota, c. 9. sect. 15.

Matthew 27:38

The Crucifixion

³⁷Above His head they posted the written charge against Him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS. ³⁸Two robbers were crucified with Him, one on His right hand and the other on His left.

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Two robbers were crucified with Him, one on His right hand and the other on His left.

American Standard Version (1901)

Then are there crucified with him two robbers, one on the right hand and one on the left.

Bible in Basic English

Then two thieves were put on crosses with him, one on the right and one on the left.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Then were crucified with him two thieves: one on the right hand, and one on the left.

Free Bible Version

They crucified two criminals with him, one on the right, and one on the left.

Geneva Bible 1599

And there were two theeues crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.

One Unity Resource Bible

Then there were two robbers placed on execution-stakes with him, one on his right hand and one on the left .

Translation for Translators

Two bandits were also nailed {They also nailed two bandits} on crosses. One was nailed to a cross on the right side of Jesus and one to a cross on the left side.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Two robbers were crucified with him, one on the right of him and one on the left.

Noah Webster Bible

Then were there two thieves crucified with him: one on the right hand, and another on the left.

World English Bible

Then there were two robbers crucified with him, one on his right hand and one on the left.

Young's Literal Translation

Then crucified with him are two robbers, one on the right hand, and one on the left,

Matthew 27:38

Verse

Context

The Crucifixion

Summary

Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

Matthew 27:38

The Crucifixion

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes