Thieves crucified with Jesus
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Also: brigands.
The two thieves, associates of Barabbas, were scourged before crucifixion and crucified with Jesus in place of their leader. 187:0.1-2
The soldiers took the bodies of the thieves to Gehenna after placing Jesus' body in the tomb. 188:1.5
Thieves crucified with Jesus cast reproach upon him, but one thief sought forgiveness and received salvation in Paradise. 187:3.3 187:4.1
The two brigands, dispatched by Roman soldiers, caused a delay in taking Jesus down from the cross before his burial and resurrection. 188:0.1
“Lord, remember me when you come into your kingdom,” the repentant thief said, earning Jesus' approval and the promise of future salvation in Paradise. 187:4.1
One of the thieves crucified with Jesus had often heard him speak. 186:4.4-5
The penitent brigand, inspired by Jesus on the cross, renounced his prior belief in robbery as a patriotic protest. 187:4.5
Bible parallels
Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.
- Taunting, cruel talk 187:3.3 — Mt 27:39-44; Mk 15:29-32; Lk 23:35-37,39.
- First brigand's challenge 187:4.1 — Lk 23:39.
- Second bigand's defense 187:4.1 — Lk 23:40-42.
- Jesus' saving response 187:4.1 — Lk 23:43.
- Two malefactors 186:4.4 — Mt 27:38; Mk 15:27; Lk 23:32; Jn 19:18.