Luke 23:32

Crucified between Two Criminals

32 Two others-criminals-were also led away to be executed with Him.

Luke 23:32 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 23:32

And there were also two other malefactors
Not that Christ was one, though indeed he was looked upon and treated as one by the Jews; but as the words may be read, there were also two others that were malefactors; really such, two thieves, who had been guilty of theft and robbery, and were condemned to die: and these were led with him; for the greater ignominy and reproach of Christ, that it might be thought he was equally a malefactor, and as deserving of death as they:

to be put to death;
the death of the cross, which was the death the Romans put slaves, thieves, and robbers, and the worst and basest of men to.

Luke 23:32 In-Context

30 Then they will begin to say to the mountains, 'Fall on us!' and to the hills, 'Cover us!'

31 For if they do these things when the wood is green, what will happen when it is dry?"

32 Two others-criminals-were also led away to be executed with Him.

33 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. [

34 Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, because they do not know what they are doing." ] And they divided His clothes and cast lots.