Matthew 27:38
Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
And they that passed by,.... In the road to or from Jerusalem; for, it seems, the crosses were placed by the wayside; or they who passed by the cross, the populace that came from Jerusalem, on purpose…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
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…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
two thieves Rather, robbers; in all probability partners in the crime of Barabbas. The mountain robbers, or banditti, were always ready to take part in such desperate risings against the Roman power.…
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