Matthew 27:38 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

Then. After the parting of the garments. See App-163.

two thieves. two robbers. Greek. lestia. Therefore not the two "malefactors" (Greek. kakourgoi) of Luke 23:32, who "were led with Him to be put to death", and came to Calvary and were crucified with Him (Luke 23:33). These two "robbers" were brought later. Note the word "Then" (Matthew 27:38). See App-164.

with. together with: i.e. in conjunction (not association). Greek. sun. App-104.

one on, &c. See App-164.

Matthew 27:38

38 Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.