The Two Robbers ^(A)

³⁸ They nailed two robbers to crosses beside Him. One was on His right side. The other was on His left side. ³⁹ Those who walked by shook their heads and laughed at Him. ⁴⁰ They said, “You are the One Who could destroy the house of God and build it up again in three days. Now save Yourself. If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross.”

⁴¹ The head religious leaders and the teachers of the Law and the other leaders made fun of Him also. They said, ⁴² “He saved others but He cannot save Himself. If He is the King of the Jews, let Him come down from the cross. Then we will believe in Him. ⁴³ He trusts God. Let God save Him now, if God cares for Him. He has said, ‘I am the Son of God.’” ⁴⁴ And the robbers who were nailed to crosses beside Him made fun of Him the same way also.

The Two Robbers ^(A)

³⁹ One of the men who was guilty of death who was on a cross beside Jesus spoke bad words to Him. He said, “If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us.” ⁴⁰ But the other man on a cross spoke sharp words to the one who made fun of Jesus. He said, “Are you not afraid of God? You are also guilty and will be punished. ⁴¹ We are suffering and we should, because of the wrong we have done. But this Man has done nothing wrong.” ⁴² And he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your holy nation.” ⁴³ Jesus said to him, “For sure, I tell you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”