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There were also others, two criminals, led with him to be put to death.
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Numbered with Criminals
Commentators stress that Jesus was crucified with two 'malefactors' (evil-doers) to inflict maximum shame and disgrace. This was a deliberate act of scorn, designed to lump the sinless Son of God in with common criminals. This act literally fulfilled the prophecy that 'he was numbered with the transgressors' (Isaiah 53:12).
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Were led (gonto). Imperfect passive of αγÂω, were being led.
Malefactors (κακουργο). Evil (κακον), doers (…
19th Century
Baptist
And there were also two other malefactors,
It should be others–there should be an "s" there.
The presence of two criminals with Jesus emphasizes the humiliation of his execution and perhaps also his identification with sinners in his death …
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And there were also two other malefactors Not that Christ was one, though indeed he was looked upon and treated as o…
Presbyterian
As soon as Christ was fastened to the cross, He prayed for those who crucified Him. The great thing He died to purchase and procure for us is the f…
