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Numbered with Criminals
Commentators unanimously note that placing Jesus between two robbers was the ultimate act of public shame, intended to portray Him as the worst of the three. This act, however, was not a surprise to God; it fulfilled the specific prophecy in Isaiah 53:12 that the Messiah would be "numbered with the transgressors."
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 27:38
18th Century
Theologian
Two thieves crucified, etc. Rather, two robbers. Pilate did not reside in Jerusalem. When he came there on the great feasts or at…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 27:38
Robbers (ληιστα). Not thieves (κλεπτα) as in Authorized Version. See Mt 26:55. These two robbers were probably members of the band…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 27:38–40
19th Century
Preacher
Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left. And they that passed by reviled him, wagging th…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 27:38
The statement of the crime was often written on a white tablet in red or black letters and displayed on the cross. The charge against Jesus, writte…
John Calvin
On Matthew 27:38
16th Century
Theologian
Then were crucified with him two robbers. It was the finishing stroke of the lowest disgrace when Christ was executed between two robb…
John Gill
On Matthew 27:38
17th Century
Pastor
Then were there two thieves crucified with him
Which seems contrary to one of their canons, which runs thus; (
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 27:35–44
17th Century
Minister
It was customary to shame criminals by posting a written notice of the crime for which they suffered. So they placed such a notice over Christ's he…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 27:27–66
13th Century
Philosopher
After relating His condemnation, His Passion and death are treated here; and secondly, His burial is treated, where it is said, And whe…