Matthew 27:38
Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.
Then were there two theeues crucified with him: one on the right hand, and another on the left.
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- John 19:18Rank 1 from verse 38
- John 19:31–35Rank 2 from verse 38
31The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.
32Then came the soldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him.
33But when they came to Jesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs:
34But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water.
35And he that saw it bare record, and his record is true: and he knoweth that he saith true, that ye might believe.
31The Iewes therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remaine vpon the Crosse on the Sabbath day (for that Sabbath day was an high day) besought Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away.
32Then came the souldiers, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other, which was crucified with him.
33But when they came to Iesus, and saw that he was dead already, they brake not his legs.
34But one of the souldiers with a speare pierced his side, and forthwith came there out blood and water.
35And he that saw it, bare record, and his record is true, and he knoweth that hee saith true, that yee might beleeue.
- Luke 23:39–43Rank 3 from verse 38
39¶ And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.
40But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?
41And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.
42And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.
43And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
39¶ And one of y e malefactors, which were hanged, railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, saue thy selfe and vs.
40But the other answering, rebuked him, saying, Doest not thou feare God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?
41And we indeed iustly; for we receiue the due reward of our deeds, but this man hath done nothing amisse.
42And he said vnto Iesus, Lord, remember me when thou commest into thy kingdome.
43And Iesus said vnto him, Uerily, I say vnto thee, to day shalt thou be with me in Paradise.
- Isaiah 53:12Rank 4 from verse 38
12Therefore will I divide him a portion with the great, and he shall divide the spoil with the strong; because he hath poured out his soul unto death: and he was numbered with the transgressors; and he bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.
12**Therefore will I diuide him a portion with the great, and he shall diuide the spoile with the strong: because hee hath powred out his soule vnto death: and he was numbred with the transgressours, and he bare the sinne of many, and made intercession for the transgressours.
- Mark 15:27Rank 5 from verse 38
- Matthew 27:44Rank 6 from verse 38
- Luke 22:37Rank 7 from verse 38
37For I say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end.
37For I say vnto you, that this that is written, must yet be accomplished in me, *And he was reckoned among the transgressors: For the things concerning me haue an end.
- Luke 23:32–33Rank 8 from verse 38
32And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.
33And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.
32*And there were also two other malefactors led with him, to bee put to death.
33And when they were come to the place which is called ‖Caluarie, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.
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Matthew 27:38
1. Put to death by being fastened to a cross. 2. By figure, treated as crucified or put to death in relation to sin.
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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.
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1. Correct, just, upright, proper, lawful, fitting, true, or due; also a rightful claim or authority. 2. The direction or side opposite the left. 3. Straight, favourable, skilful, or approved. 4. Very, quite, or fully.
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Sense 1: The part of the body at the end of the arm. Sense 2: Figuratively, power, possession, aid, or agency.
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1. In "one another" and like reciprocal or distributive constructions, each the other, or one in relation to the other or others. 2. One other, one more, or a different or additional person or thing.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: Past tense and past participle of leave: departed, abandoned, allowed to remain, or caused to remain. Sense 2: The direction or side opposite the right.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
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37And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
37And set vp ouer his head, his accusation written, THIS IS IESVS THE KING OF THE IEWES.
38Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.
38Then were there two theeues crucified with him: one on the right hand, and another on the left.
Selected passage39¶ And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,
39¶ And they that passed by, reuiled him, wagging their heads,