Luke 23:33
Parallel Verses
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.


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.


New American Standard Bible
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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


Darby Bible Translation
And when they came to the place which is called Skull, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, the other 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.


Commentaries
23:32-43 As soon as Christ was fastened to the cross, he prayed for those who crucified him. The great thing he died to purchase and procure for us, is the forgiveness of sin. This he prays for. Jesus was crucified between two thieves; in them were shown the different effects the cross of Christ would have upon the children of men in the preaching the gospel. One malefactor was hardened to the last. No troubles of themselves will change a wicked heart. The other was softened at the last: he was snatched as a brand out of the burning, and made a monument of Divine mercy. This gives no encouragement to any to put off repentance to their death-beds, or to hope that they shall then find mercy. It is certain that true repentance is never too late; but it is as certain that late repentance is seldom true. None can be sure they shall have time to repent at death, but every man may be sure he cannot have the advantages this penitent thief had. We shall see the case to be singular, if we observe the uncommon effects of God's grace upon this man. He reproved the other for railing on Christ. He owned that he deserved what was done to him. He believed Jesus to have suffered wrongfully. Observe his faith in this prayer. Christ was in the depth of disgrace, suffering as a deceiver, and not delivered by his Father. He made this profession before the wonders were displayed which put honour on Christ's sufferings, and startled the centurion. He believed in a life to come, and desired to be happy in that life; not like the other thief, to be only saved from the cross. Observe his humility in this prayer. All his request is, Lord, remember me; quite referring it to Jesus in what way to remember him. Thus he was humbled in true repentance, and he brought forth all the fruits for repentance his circumstances would admit. Christ upon the cross, is gracious like Christ upon the throne. Though he was in the greatest struggle and agony, yet he had pity for a poor penitent. By this act of grace we are to understand that Jesus Christ died to open the kingdom of heaven to all penitent, obedient believers. It is a single instance in Scripture; it should teach us to despair of none, and that none should despair of themselves; but lest it should be abused, it is contrasted with the awful state of the other thief, who died hardened in unbelief, though a crucified Saviour was so near him. Be sure that in general men die as they live.

Lu 23:32-38, 44-46. Crucifixion and Death of the Lord Jesus.

(See on [1738]Joh 19:17-30).

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