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Luke 23:39 Cross-References
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“And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.”
Luke 23:39 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 23:39
And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. The term "railed" (eblasphēmei, ἐβλασφήμει) means to blaspheme, revile, or speak abusively—the imperfect tense indicates continuous action. Despite his own agony, this criminal directed sustained verbal abuse at Jesus, joining the mockers rather than seeking mercy. His challenge—"If thou be Christ" (ei sy ei ho Christos, εἰ σὺ εἶ ὁ Χριστός)—echoed the rulers' and soldiers' taunts, showing how peer pressure influences even the dying.The demand "save thyself and us" (sōson seauton kai hēma...
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“The thieves also”
“the King of Israel”
“saying”
“If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!”
“in that night there will be two people in one bed. The one will be taken”