Luke 23:32

32 They brought also two others, criminals, to put them to death 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 will they begin to say to the mountains, `Fall on us;' and to the hills, `Cover us.'

31 For if they are doing these things in the case of the green tree, what will be done in that of the dry?"

32 They brought also two others, criminals, to put them to death with Him.

33 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.

34 Jesus prayed, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing." And they divided His garments among them, drawing lots for them;