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Mark 15:27 Cross-References
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“And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left.”
Mark 15:27 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 15:27
With him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left—The Greek lēstēs (λῃστής, 'robber/bandit,' plural lēstas) can denote violent brigands or insurrectionists. These weren't petty thieves but dangerous criminals. Mark's spatial precision—on his right...on his left (ἐκ δεξιῶν...ἐξ εὐωνύμων)—echoes the disciples' request in Mark 10:37: 'Grant us to sit, one on Your right and one on Your left, in Your glory.'Devastating irony: Jesus promised James and John they would share His cup and baptism (10:39), but the positions of honor flanking Him in His 'kingdom' went...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 15:27
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“two criminals”
“one on his right hand and one on the left.”
“and with him two others”