Matthew 27:38
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 27
“Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.”Matthew 27:38
What Does Matthew 27:38 Mean?
Matthew 27:38 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 38 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to Matthew 27:38 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 23:32“And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.”John 19:18“Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst.”Luke 23:39“And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.”John 19:31“The 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.”Isaiah 53:12“Therefore 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.”Matthew 27:44“The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.”Mark 15:27“And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left.”Luke 22:37“For 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.”Isaiah 49:7“Thus saith the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the LORD that is faithful, and the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose thee.”Luke 23:35“And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God.”Psalms 69:7“Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered my face.”Jeremiah 48:27“For was not Israel a derision unto thee? was he found among thieves? for since thou spakest of him, thou skippedst for joy.”Lamentations 3:46“All our enemies have opened their mouths against us.”Hebrews 6:6“If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.”
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