Thematic Bible: Malefactors (criminals)


Thematic Bible



Then are crucified with him two robbers, one on the right hand, and one on the left. And they who passed by reviled him, wagging their heads, and saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it up in three days, save thyself, if thou art the Son of God, and come down from the cross. read more.
So also the chief priests, mocking, with the scribes and elders, said, He saved others, cannot he save himself? He is the king of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe in him. He trusteth in God; let him now deliver him, if he desireth him; for he said, I am the Son of God. The robbers also, who were crucified with him, reviled him in the same manner.

And two others, who were malefactors, were led with him to be put to death. And when they had come to the place which is called the Skull, they there crucified him, and the malefactors; one on the right hand, and the other on the left. And Jesus said, Father, forgive them! for they know not what they do. And they divided his garments, casting lots. read more.
And the people stood looking on; and the rulers sneered, saying, Others he saved; let him save himself, if this is the Christ of God, the chosen one. And the soldiers also came up to him and made sport of him, offering him vinegar, and saying, If thou art the king of the Jews, save thyself. There was also an inscription over him: "This is the king of the Jews." And one of the crucified malefactors railed at him, saying, Art thou not the Christ? save thyself and us.