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But the other answered, and rebuking him said, "Don`t you even fear God, seeing you are in the same condemnation?
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The Foundation of Repentance
The repentant thief's first words are a rebuke centered on the "fear of God." Commentators explain that facing his own imminent death and judgment, he recognized the foolishness of mocking God's innocent Son. This reverent awe, born from his dire circumstances, is presented as the foundation of his sudden and sincere turn to Christ.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Dost not thou fear God? and so on. You are condemned to die as well as he. It is improper for you to rail against him as the rulers and Ro…
Rebuking (επιτιμων). From what Mark and Matthew say both robbers sneered at Jesus at first, but this one came to himself and turne…
19th Century
Anglican
But the other answering rebuked him.—On the legends connected with the penitent thief, see Notes on Matthew 27:44. Dysmas, or Titus, as th…
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Baptist
But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we rec…
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.…
16th Century
Protestant
And the other answering. In this wicked man, a striking mirror of the unexpected and incredible grace of God is held out to us. This is se…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But the other answering, rebuked him That is, the other malefactor made answer to him, and reproved him for his base…
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…
