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Luke 23:32

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 23:32 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And there were also two others, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And there were also two others, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.
Luke 23:32 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 23

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
29For behold, the days are coming, in which they shall say, Blessed are the barren, and the wombs that never bare, and the breasts that never gave suck.
30Then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us.
31For if they do these things in the green tree, what shall be done in the dry?
32And there were also two others, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.
33And when they came unto the place which is called The skull, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand and the other on the left.
34And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And parting his garments among them, they cast lots.
35And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also scoffed at him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if this is the Christ of God, his chosen.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And there were also two other malefactors, etc.] Not that Christ was one, though indeed he was looked upon and treated as one by the Jews; but as the words may be read, there were also two others that were malefactors; really such, two thieves, who had been guilty of theft and robbery, and were condemned to die: and these were led with him; for the greater ignominy and reproach of Christ, that it might be thought he was equally a malefactor, and as deserving of death as they: to be put to death; the death of the cross, which was the death the Romans put slaves, thieves, and robbers, and the worst and basest of men to.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 27:35, Matthew 27:38. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Luk 22:37; Isa 53:12; Mat 27:38; Mar 15:27, Mar 15:28; Joh 19:18; Heb 12:2 Luke 23:33”
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