Matthew 27:44

Modern

In the same way, even the robbers who were crucified with Him berated Him.

Traditional

The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.

Literal

And likewise even the robbers, those having been crucified with Him, were upbraiding Him.

Latin

Idipsum autem et latrones, qui crucifixi erant cum eo, improperabant ei.

Greek

English

In the same way, even the robbers who were crucified with Him berated Him.

The crowd mocked Jesus, but their words were still true. He is the Son of God, the King of Israel, and the Messiah.

Theme notes and profiles

Luke 23:39–43
One of the criminals who hung there heaped abuse on Him. “Are You not the Christ?” he said. “Save Yourself and us!”
Mark 15:32
Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross, so that we may see and believe!” And even those who were crucified with Him berated Him.
Matthew 27:38
Two robbers were crucified with Him, one on His right and the other on His left.
Psalm 35:15
But when I stumbled, they assembled in glee; they gathered together against me. Assailants I did not know slandered me without ceasing.
Job 30:7–9
They cried out among the shrubs and huddled beneath the nettles.