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If you have read The Bible, you will see that there was never any indication that the two thieves on the crosses beside Jesus were brothers.
But probably they were relatives, might be cousins. A legend says that Dismas was the eldest son of a rich Jewish merchant while Gestas was a peasant. The familiar tie put them in contact and made them friends. Gestas was older and corrupted Dismas. After several years of robbery they were caught, judged and put to death by crucifixion. They were to be Jesus' companions of torment.
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∙ 12y agoBy comparison, Matthew's Gospel makes it clear that neither thief repented, so there was no occasion for Jesus to talk about seeing him in paradise (Matthew 27:44):"The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth."
The earliest gospel, now known as Mark's Gospel, mentions the two thieves crucified with Jesus but does not say whether either of them repented. Since we now know that the Gospels of Matthew and Luke were actually derived from Mark, both authors were free to interpret this silence as they chose. The author of Matthew's Gospel decided that they both mocked Jesus, while the author of Luke's Gospel decided that only one of them mocked him and the other repented.
John's Gospel changes the original story about the crowd and the priests mocking Jesus, to have the priests argue with Pontius Pilate about the wording of the board above Jesus' head, leaving no room in the narrative for the thief to repent or otherwise.
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What did Jesus say to the man on the cross to the left of him?
A:Mark's Gospel, the first account to be written, simply says (Mark 15:27-28) that Jesus was crucified between two thieves, one on his left hand and one on his right hand, so that the scripture be fulfilled as Jesus was numbered among the transgressors.Luke's Gospel says that one of the malefactors mocked Jesus, while the other repented, saying to Jesus, "Lord remember me in paradise," to which Jesus said unto him, "Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise."Matthew's Gospel says both thieves mocked Jesus - (Matthew 27:44): "They cast the same in his teeth." There is no suggestion that Jesus spoke to either of them, and no likelihood that Jesus would have promised he would be in paradise. Luke's is the theologically most important account and thus the account most Christians prefer.
Which gospels mention that Jesus spoke to the criminals on the cross?
A:It is in Luke's Gospel that Jesus spoke to one of the criminals. Luke says that one of the malefactors mocked Jesus, while the other repented, saying to Jesus, "Lord remember me in paradise," to which Jesus said unto him, "Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise."Matthew's Gospel says both thieves mocked Jesus - (Matthew 27:44): "They cast the same in his teeth." There is no suggestion that Jesus spoke to either of them, and no likelihood that Jesus would have promised he would be in paradise. Luke's is the theologically most important account and thus the account most Christians prefer.Mark's Gospel, the first account to be written, simply says (Mark 15:27-28) that Jesus was crucified between two thieves, one on his left hand and one on his right hand, so that the scripture be fulfilled as Jesus was numbered among the transgressors. John's Gospel does not tell us that anything was said between Jesus and the criminals.
What two people saw Jesus died on the cross that was very dear to him?
Mary, the mother of Jesus, and John, one of Jesus' disciples, were both present at the crucifixion and witnessed Jesus dying on the cross. Jesus entrusted John to take care of Mary after his death, highlighting their close relationship.
Why did Luke include Jesus forgiving the thief on the cross?
Luke included the story of Jesus forgiving the thief on the cross to highlight Jesus' compassion and willingness to forgive, even in extreme circumstances. This story also emphasizes the idea that it is never too late to seek redemption and that salvation is available to all who turn to Jesus in faith.
How was the bronze serpent like Jesus?
The bronze serpent in the Old Testament, which healed those who looked at it, is seen as a foreshadowing of Jesus being lifted up on the cross to bring healing and salvation to all who believe in him, as mentioned in John 3:14-15. Both represent healing and salvation through faith and obedience.
What was the criminal accused of doing that died with Jesus?
Robbery, both were thieves.
Where in the Bible is the verse that has Jesus' words to the prisoner on his right on the cross?
Jesus was crucified with two thieves at Calvary, or Golgotha. Matthew's Gospel (27:44) and Mark's Gospel (15:32) both say that the two thieves crucified with him, one on each side, reviled him.However, Luke's Gospel (23:42-43) says that one of the two thieves reviled him, but the other said to Jesus, "Lord remember me when you come into your kingdom," and Jesus said unto him, "Verily I say unto thee today shalt thou be with me in paradise."
What is the difference of the Cross with and without Jesus?
A cross without a figure of Jesus is known as a cross. With a figure of Jesus, it is known as a crucifix. Both are symbols of Christianity, the figure of Jesus on the crucifix is to remind wearers that Christ died for their sins, where the cross is a simply a symbol of their belief.
Did both men on the cross with Jesus go to heaven?
Yes.
How is Jesus Christ like a scarecrow?
Their both hung on a cross.
Did Mary stand at the foot of the cross when Jesus died?
yes, both his mom and mary magdeline
Who was it next to Jesus on the cross said remember me?
Both were unknown robbers, the robbers told Jesus to remember him when he goes to his kingdom.
What was the mans name who asked Jesus to remember him when he entered his kingdom?
One of the thieves who was crucified with Him. The first thief goaded Jesus saying that if he was 'the Son of God' he could save both himself and them. However the second thief recognised Jesus' innocence and his own guilt and asked Jesus to remember him when he came into his kingdom. As a result of his turning to Christ, Jesus then promised that that very day the thief would be with him, in paradise.
How did the two thieves react to Jesus?
The two thieves on the cross were like Jesus in that they were men of flesh and blood. This is where the similarity ends, although they could well have been of Jewish extraction as well. The two men were also crucified with nails. For the executioners there was no difference between Jesus and the other two. They were evildoers and crucifixion with nails was the proper punishment to be applied to them. So they suffered the same cruel and humiliating martyrdom. Those men received a just reward for their misdeeds, as one of them acknowledged, while Jesus wasn't. Jesus was also the eternal Son of God, they were just mortals. Crucifixion with nails was the common method of execution which all three shared, although Jesus was the first to die. Since the two thieves were still alive when Jesus died, the executioners finished with them by breaking their legs with clubs.
What did Jesus say to the man on the cross to the left of him?
A:Mark's Gospel, the first account to be written, simply says (Mark 15:27-28) that Jesus was crucified between two thieves, one on his left hand and one on his right hand, so that the scripture be fulfilled as Jesus was numbered among the transgressors.Luke's Gospel says that one of the malefactors mocked Jesus, while the other repented, saying to Jesus, "Lord remember me in paradise," to which Jesus said unto him, "Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise."Matthew's Gospel says both thieves mocked Jesus - (Matthew 27:44): "They cast the same in his teeth." There is no suggestion that Jesus spoke to either of them, and no likelihood that Jesus would have promised he would be in paradise. Luke's is the theologically most important account and thus the account most Christians prefer.
Who did Jesus tell that he would be with him in paradise?
This can be found in Luke 23. The day of Jesus' crucifixion he was not the only one being crucified. There were two thieves there as well. They were on either side of Jesus and they were brothers. The first brother rebuked Jesus, mocking him saying, "Aren't you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!". The second brother however rebuked his brother. Saying that Jesus did nothing wrong and did not deserve this punishment, but they were thieves and they did. He then to Jesus said "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.[d]" Jesus replied to him saying "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise." The 2nd thief truly believe that Jesus was the son of God, and because of his belief and faith in Jesus, Jesus told him that he would be in heaven with him after they both died.
Where does it say in Mark's Gospel that Jesus carried his cross?
A:Mark's Gospel does not actually mention Jesus carrying his cross, although it is assumed he did at first, until Simon of Cyrene, who was passing by, was ordered to carry the cross for Jesus (Mark 15:21). This is followed by both Matthew and Luke, which are more or less directly dependent on Mark. It is in John's Gospel that we find Jesus carrying the cross all the way to the site of his crucifixion - John 19:17.
