Luke 23:33 When they came to the place called The Skull, they crucified Him there, along with the criminals, one on His right and the other on His left.

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New International Version
When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left.

New Living Translation
When they came to a place called The Skull, they nailed him to the cross. And the criminals were also crucified—one on his right and one on his left.

English Standard Version
And when they came to the place that is called The Skull, there they crucified him, and the criminals, one on his right and one on his left.

Berean Standard Bible
When they came to the place called The Skull, they crucified Him there, along with the criminals, one on His right and the other on His left.

Berean Literal Bible
And when they came to the place called The Skull, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right, and one on the left.

King James Bible
And 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.

New King James Version
And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left.

New American Standard Bible
And when they came to the place called The Skull, there they crucified Him and the criminals, one on the right and the other on the left.

NASB 1995
When they came to the place called The Skull, there they crucified Him and the criminals, one on the right and the other on the left.

NASB 1977
And when they came to the place called The Skull, there they crucified Him and the criminals, one on the right and the other on the left.

Legacy Standard Bible
And when they came to the place called The Skull, there they crucified Him and the criminals, one on the right and the other on the left.

Amplified Bible
When they came to the place called The Skull, there they crucified Him and the criminals, one on the right and one on the left.

Christian Standard Bible
When they arrived at the place called The Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals, one on the right and one on the left.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When they arrived at the place called The Skull, they crucified Him there, along with the criminals, one on the right and one on the left.

American Standard Version
And when they came unto the place which is called The skull, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand and the other on the left.

Contemporary English Version
When the soldiers came to the place called "The Skull," they nailed Jesus to a cross. They also nailed the two criminals to crosses, one on each side of Jesus.

English Revised Version
And when they came unto the place which is called The skull, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand and the other on the left.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When they came to the place called The Skull, they crucified him. The criminals were also crucified, one on his right and the other on his left.

Good News Translation
When they came to the place called "The Skull," they crucified Jesus there, and the two criminals, one on his right and the other on his left.

International Standard Version
When they reached the place called The Skull, they crucified him there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left.

Majority Standard Bible
When they came to the place called The Skull, they crucified Him there, along with the criminals, one on His right and the other on His left.

NET Bible
So when they came to the place that is called "The Skull," they crucified him there, along with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left.

New Heart English Bible
When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified him there with the criminals, one on the right and the other on the left.

Webster's Bible Translation
And when they had 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.

Weymouth New Testament
When they reached the place called 'The Skull,' there they nailed Him to the cross, and the criminals also, one at His right hand and one at His left.

World English Bible
When they came to the place that is called “The Skull”, they crucified him there with the criminals, one on the right and the other on the left.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and when they came to the place that is called “[Place] of [the] Skull,” there they crucified Him and the evildoers, one on the right hand and one on the left.

Berean Literal Bible
And when they came to the place called The Skull, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right, and one on the left.

Young's Literal Translation
and when they came to the place that is called Skull, there they crucified him and the evil-doers, one on the right hand and one on the left.

Smith's Literal Translation
And when they came to the place called Kranium, there they crucified him, and the evil doers, truly one from the right, and one from the left.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And when they were come to the place which is called Calvary, they crucified him there; and the robbers, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And when they arrived at the place that is called Calvary, they crucified him there, with the robbers, one to the right and the other to the left.

New American Bible
When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him and the criminals there, one on his right, the other on his left.

New Revised Standard Version
When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right and one on his left.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And when they came to a place which is called The Skull, they crucified him there, and the malefactors, one on his right and one on his left.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And when they came to a certain place called Qarqpatha, they crucified him there and those evildoers, one at his right, and one at his left.

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
And when they came to the place called Skull, they there crucified him and the evil-doers; one on the right, and the other on the left.

Godbey New Testament
And when they came to the place called Calvary. There they crucified Him, and the malefactors, one on the right and one on the left.

Haweis New Testament
And when they came to a place called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, the one on the right hand, and the other on the left.

Mace New Testament
accordingly, when they came to the place call'd Calvary, they crucified him there, and the two malefactors; the one at his right, the other at his left.

Weymouth New Testament
When they reached the place called 'The Skull,' there they nailed Him to the cross, and the criminals also, one at His right hand and one at His left.

Worrell New Testament
And, when they came to the place that is called "The Skull," there they crucified Him, and the malefactors; one on the right hand, and the other on the left.

Worsley New Testament
And when they were come to the place which is called Calvary, there they crucified Him and the malefactors: one on his right hand and the other on his left.

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Audio Bible

Context

The Crucifixion
…32Two others, who were criminals, were also led away to be executed with Jesus. 33 When they came to the place called The Skull, they crucified Him there, along with the criminals, one on His right and the other on His left. 34Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.…

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Cross References

Matthew 27:33-35
And when they came to a place called Golgotha, which means The Place of the Skull, / they offered Him wine to drink, mixed with gall; but after tasting it, He refused to drink it. / When they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments by casting lots.

Mark 15:22-24
They brought Jesus to a place called Golgotha, which means The Place of the Skull. / There they offered Him wine mixed with myrrh, but He did not take it. / And they crucified Him. They also divided His garments by casting lots to decide what each of them would take.

John 19:17-18
Carrying His own cross, He went out to The Place of the Skull, which in Hebrew is called Golgotha. / There they crucified Him, and with Him two others, one on each side, with Jesus in the middle.

Isaiah 53:12
Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors.

Psalm 22:16
For dogs surround me; a band of evil men encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet.

Acts 2:23
He was delivered up by God’s set plan and foreknowledge, and you, by the hands of the lawless, put Him to death by nailing Him to the cross.

Acts 4:27-28
In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed. / They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen.

Hebrews 13:12
And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate, to sanctify the people by His own blood.

1 Peter 2:24
He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.”

Galatians 3:13
Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.”

Philippians 2:8
And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.

Romans 5:6-8
For at just the right time, while we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly. / Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die. / But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

1 Corinthians 1:23
but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,

Colossians 2:14
having canceled the debt ascribed to us in the decrees that stood against us. He took it away, nailing it to the cross!

Deuteronomy 21:22-23
If a man has committed a sin worthy of death, and he is executed, and you hang his body on a tree, / you must not leave the body on the tree overnight, but you must be sure to bury him that day, because anyone who is hung on a tree is under God’s curse. You must not defile the land that the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance.

Treasury of Scripture

And 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.

when.

Matthew 27:33,34
And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, …

Mark 15:22,23
And they bring him unto the place Golgotha, which is, being interpreted, The place of a skull…

John 19:17,18
And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: …

Calvary.

Luke 24:7
Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.

Deuteronomy 21:23
His body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but thou shalt in any wise bury him that day; (for he that is hanged is accursed of God;) that thy land be not defiled, which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance.

Psalm 22:16
For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.

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Luke 23

1. Jesus is accused before Pilate, and sent to Herod.
8. Herod mocks him.
12. Herod and Pilate become friends.
13. Barabbas is desired of the people,
24. and is released by Pilate, and Jesus is given to be crucified.
26. He tells the women, that lament him, the destruction of Jerusalem;
34. prays for his enemies.
39. Two criminals are crucified with him.
46. His death.
50. His burial.

Berean Study Bible

When they came
This phrase marks the culmination of Jesus' journey to the cross, a journey that began with His arrest and trial. The Greek word used here, "ἦλθον" (ēlthon), signifies a deliberate arrival, underscoring the fulfillment of divine prophecy and purpose. This moment is not accidental but divinely orchestrated, reminding us of God's sovereign plan in the redemption of humanity.

to the place
The Greek term "τόπος" (topos) indicates a specific location, emphasizing the historical reality of the crucifixion. This was not a mythical event but a real occurrence in a real place, grounding the Christian faith in historical fact. It serves as a reminder that our faith is based on tangible events that took place in history.

called The Skull
The name "The Skull," or "Golgotha" in Aramaic, is significant both geographically and symbolically. Archaeological evidence suggests this was a well-known execution site outside Jerusalem. The imagery of a skull evokes death, yet it is here that the victory over death is won. This paradox highlights the transformative power of the cross, where death is defeated by the death of Christ.

they crucified Him
The act of crucifixion, "σταυρόω" (stauroō) in Greek, was a brutal Roman execution method reserved for the worst criminals. This underscores the depth of Christ's humiliation and suffering. Yet, it is through this suffering that salvation is accomplished. Theologically, this act fulfills Old Testament prophecies, such as Isaiah 53, which foretold the suffering servant who would bear the sins of many.

there
The word "there" emphasizes the specific location of the crucifixion, reinforcing the historical and geographical context. It also signifies the centrality of the cross in Christian theology. The cross is the focal point of God's redemptive work, where justice and mercy meet.

along with the criminals
The presence of criminals, "κακοῦργοι" (kakourgoi) in Greek, highlights the innocence of Jesus contrasted with the guilt of those around Him. This fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah 53:12, which states that the Messiah would be "numbered with the transgressors." It also illustrates the inclusivity of Christ's sacrifice, offered for all, regardless of their past.

one on His right and the other on His left
This detail emphasizes the fulfillment of Jesus' earlier words in Mark 10:37-40, where He speaks of those who will be on His right and left in His glory. Ironically, His glory is revealed in His suffering. The positioning of the criminals also symbolizes the choice every person faces: to accept or reject the salvation offered through Christ. The two criminals represent humanity's response to Jesus, one accepting and the other rejecting Him.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(33) The place, which is called Calvary.--On the place and name, see Note on Matthew 27:33. As a matter of translation, it would clearly have been better either to give the Greek form (Cranion), or its meaning (= "skull") in English. The Vulgate, however, had given Calvarium, and that word had taken so strong a hold on men's minds, that it was apparently thought better, as in all the English versions, to retain it here. It is not without interest to note that the name which more than any other is associated with Protestant hymns and meditations on the atonement, should come to us from the Vulgate of the Latin Church.

Pulpit Commentary

Verses 33-49. - The Crucifixion. Verse 33. - And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary; literally, unto the place which is called the skull. The familiar name "Calvary" has its origin in the Vulgate translation, Calvarium, a skull. The name "Place of a skull," Golgotha (properly Gulgoltha, an Aramaic word נלגלתא, corresponding to the Hebrew Gulgoleth, גלגלת, which in Judges 9:53 and 2 Kings 9:35 is translated "skull"), does not come from the fact that the skulls of condemned persons remained lying there, but it is so called from being a bare rounded mound like a skull in form. Dean Plumptre suggests that the spot in question was chosen by the Jewish rulers as a deliberate insult to one of their own order, Joseph of Arima-thaea, whose garden, with its rock-sepulchre, lay hard by. A later legend derives the name from its being the burying-place of Adam, and that as the blood flowed from the sacred wounds on his skull, his soul was translated to Paradise. A tradition traceable to the fourth century has identified this spot with the building known as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. St. Cyril of Jerusalem alludes to the spot repeatedly. In the time of Eusebius there was no doubt as to the site. The Bordeaux Pilgrim (A.D. 333) writes thus: "On the left side (of the original Church of the Holy Sepulchre) is the hillock (monticulus) Golgotha, where the Lord was crucified. Thence about a stone-throw distance is the crypt where his body was deposited." Recent research confirms this very ancient tradition, and scholars are generally now agreeing that the evidence in support of the traditional site is strong and seemingly conclusive. And the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. St. John adds, "and Jesus in the midst," as holding the position of preeminence in that scene of uttermost shame. Even in suffering Christ appears as a King. Westcott thus comments on the next detail recorded by St. John (John 19:19), where the accurate rendering is, "And Pilate wrote a title also." This title (see further, ver. 38) was drawn up by Pilate, who caused it to be placed on the cross. The words, "wrote a title also," perhaps imply that the placing of the Lord in the midst was done by Pilate's direction.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

When
ὅτε (hote)
Adverb
Strong's 3753: When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When.

they came
ἦλθον (ēlthon)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2064: To come, go.

to
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

the
τὸν (ton)
Article - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

place
τόπον (topon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5117: Apparently a primary word; a spot, i.e. Location; figuratively, condition, opportunity; specially, a scabbard.

called
καλούμενον (kaloumenon)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2564: (a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'.

The Skull,
Κρανίον (Kranion)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2898: A skull. Diminutive of a derivative of the base of keras; a skull.

they crucified
ἐσταύρωσαν (estaurōsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4717: From stauros; to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish passion or selfishness.

Him
αὐτὸν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

there,
ἐκεῖ (ekei)
Adverb
Strong's 1563: (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither.

along with
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

the
τοὺς (tous)
Article - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

criminals,
κακούργους (kakourgous)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2557: (lit: an evil-worker), a criminal. From kakos and the base of ergon; a wrong-doer, i.e. Criminal.

one
ὃν (hon)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

on
ἐκ (ek)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

[His] right
δεξιῶν (dexiōn)
Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 1188: On the right hand, right hand, right. From dechomai; the right side or hand.

and
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

[the other]
ὃν (hon)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

on
ἐξ (ex)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

[His] left.
ἀριστερῶν (aristerōn)
Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 710: On the left hand. Apparently a comparative of the same as ariston; the left hand.

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