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A Selfish Cry, Not a Saving Plea
Commentators explain that the criminal's demand, "save thyself and us," was not a genuine request for salvation from sin. Instead, it was a sarcastic taunt echoing the crowd. He sought only physical deliverance from the cross, not spiritual rescue. This illustrates how people can call on God for temporal relief without any true desire for repentance.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 23:39
18th Century
Theologian
One of the malefactors. Matthew 27:44 says, the thieves— cast the same in his teeth. See the apparent contradiction in…
AT Robertson
On Luke 23:39
Railed (εβλασφημε). Imperfect active, implying that he kept it up. His question formally calls for an affirmative answer (ουχ), bu…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 23:39
19th Century
Bishop
And one of the malefactors.—The incident that follows is singularly characteristic of St. Luke. If we ask how he came to …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 23:38–39
19th Century
Preacher
THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS. And one of the malefactors who were hanged railed on him, saying, If you are Christ, save yourself and us.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 23:39
This conversation, unique to Luke’s account, reinforces two characteristics of his gospel. One is the innocence of Jesus (v.41; see comments on vv.…
John Calvin
On Luke 23:39
16th Century
Theologian
And one of the malefactors. This reproach, which the Son of God endured from the robber, obtained for us among angels the very hi…
John Gill
On Luke 23:39
17th Century
Pastor
And one of the malefactors, which were hanged
On the cross, one of the thieves crucified with Christ; the Oriental v…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 23:32–43
17th Century
Minister
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…