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Matthew 27:38

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What does Matthew 27:38 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Then are there crucified with him two robbers, one on the right hand and one on the left.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Then are there crucified with him two robbers, one on the right hand and one on the left.
Matthew 27:38 — American Standard Version

Context — Matthew 27

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
35And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments among them, casting lots;
36and they sat and watched him there.
37And they set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
38Then are there crucified with him two robbers, one on the right hand and one on the left.
39And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads,
40and saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself: if thou art the Son of God, come down from the cross.
41In like manner also the chief priests mocking [him], with the scribes and elders, said,
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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
“Then were there two thieves crucified with him, etc.] Which seems contrary to one of their canons, which runs thus; dja µwyb µynç ˆynd ˆya, “they do not judge two in one day” f1688, unless they were both in the same crime, and died the same death: but here were three persons, Jesus, and these two malefactors, condemned and executed in one, and the same day: these two thieves were led out with Jesus, to be put to death with him, according to (<422332>Luke 23:32), and were crucified with him upon the same spot of ground; their death was the same, but not their crime: one the right hand, and another on the left; and Jesus in the midst, as John relates, (<431918>John 19:18), and hereby was…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Two thieves crucified ... - Rather two “robbers.” Pilate did not reside in Jerusalem. When he came there on the great feasts, or at other times, it was, in part, to hold courts for the trial of criminals. These robbers had been probably condemned at that time; and to show greater contempt for Jesus, he was crucified between men of that abandoned character, and on a cross that should have been occupied by their companion and leader, Barabbas. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Mar 15:27; Luk 23:32. Matthew 27:44”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“27:38 Crucifying Jesus between two convicted revolutionaries added further humiliation and guilt by association.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Mat 27:44; Isa 53:12; Mar 15:27, Mar 15:28; Luk 22:37, Luk 23:32, Luk 23:33, Luk 23:39-43; Joh 19:18; Joh 19:31-35 Matthew 27:39”
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