Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.
Two criminals were crucified right alongside Jesus, one on his right side, one on his left.
Even in his darkest moment, Jesus was surrounded by people who needed grace.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, under Roman rule in Judea, crucifixion was a common and brutal form of execution used for criminals and rebels to deter uprisings and maintain order. This verse from Matthew's Gospel describes the scene of Jesus' crucifixion on Calvary, where he was placed between two thieves as a way to associate him with common lawbreakers, fulfilling the Old Testament prophecy in Isaiah 53 that the Messiah would be numbered among transgressors. This event underscores the historical reality of Jesus' suffering and death as a real historical figure in a world of political tension and injustice.
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