King James Version
What Does Matthew 27:44 Mean?
“The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.”
Context
42
He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.
43
He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God.
44
The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.
45
Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour.
46
And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(44) **The thieves also . . . cast the same in his teeth.**—Literally, *reviled Him.* On the change which afterwards came over one of them, see Note on Luke 23:40.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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