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Matthew 27:38 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Matthew 27:38 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 27 verse 38 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.”
Matthew 27:38 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 27:38
Two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left (δύο λῃσταί, dyo lēstai)—not petty thieves but lēstai, bandits or insurrectionists (same word for Barabbas, John 18:40). Jesus is numbered with transgressors (Isaiah 53:12), literally between them.The positioning fulfills the request of James and John's mother: Grant that these my two sons may sit, the one on thy right hand, and the other on the left, in thy kingdom (Matthew 20:21). Jesus replied, Ye know not what ye ask. Now we see: the right and left positions in his kingdom are crosses. Glory comes through suffer...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 27:38
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“and with him two others”
“and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he poured out his soul to death”
“saying”
“because it was the Preparation Day”
“The thieves also”
“and one on his left.”
“two criminals”