John 19:18

Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst.

Cross-references

John 19:32 Historical context

John 19:32 continues the scene, describing the soldiers breaking the legs of the two crucified with Jesus, reinforcing their presence alongside him.

John 18:32 Prophetic fulfillment

John 18:32 recalls Jesus' prediction about the manner of His death — now fulfilled as He is crucified.

John 8:28 Prophetic fulfillment

John 8:28 prophesies Jesus being 'lifted up' on the cross, fulfilled in his crucifixion here.

Psalm 22:16 Prophetic fulfillment

Psalm 22:16 prophesies the piercing of hands and feet — fulfilled as Jesus is crucified here.

Isaiah 53:12 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 53:12 prophesied He would be 'numbered with the transgressors' — fulfilled as Jesus is crucified between two criminals.

Matthew 27:38 gives the same detail — Jesus crucified between two thieves — confirming the synoptic account.

Matthew 27:44 adds that the two criminals also insulted Jesus, providing detail not in John about their initial mockery.

Mark 15:24-28 specifies the two were robbers and notes this fulfilled Scripture 'numbered with transgressors'.

Luke 23:32-34 identifies them as criminals and records Jesus' prayer for forgiveness, adding theological depth.

Galatians 3:13 Related theme

Galatians 3:13 explains Jesus' crucifixion as becoming a curse for us, citing the law about hanging on a tree.

Matthew 27:38 gives a parallel account of the two rebels crucified with Jesus, matching the scene here.

Mark 15:27 Parallel

Mark 15:27 is a parallel account of the two rebels crucified with Jesus, same scene.

Luke 23:33 Parallel

Luke 23:33 parallels the crucifixion of Jesus with two criminals, one on each side.

Hebrews 13:12 Related theme

Hebrews 13:12 interprets Jesus' crucifixion outside the gate as sanctifying the people, giving theological depth to the location implied in John 19:18.

Hebrews 12:2 Related theme

Hebrews 12:2 highlights Jesus' endurance of the cross for joy, offering a theological perspective on the event.