Matthew 27:38

Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.

Cross-references

In Matthew 27:44, both robbers also mock Jesus — adding detail that they joined the taunts.

Isaiah 53:12 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 53:12 prophesies the Messiah being 'numbered with transgressors' — fulfilled here as Jesus is crucified with criminals.

Mark 15:27 Parallel

Mark 15:27 gives a parallel account of the same crucifixion scene with two robbers.

Mark 15:28 Prophetic fulfillment

Mark 15:28 explicitly cites Isaiah 53:12 as fulfilled when Jesus is crucified with robbers.

Luke 22:37 Prophetic fulfillment

In Luke 22:37, Jesus directly quotes Isaiah 53:12, applying the prophecy to himself — foreshadowing this scene.

Luke 23:32 Parallel

Luke 23:32 parallels Matthew 27:38, mentioning two criminals led away with Jesus to be crucified.

Luke 23:33 Parallel

Luke 23:33 provides the parallel account of Jesus crucified between two criminals at Golgotha.

Luke 23:39-43 adds the story of the repentant thief — one criminal mocks, the other seeks mercy and receives paradise.

John 19:18 Parallel

John 19:18 gives a parallel account, placing Jesus between two others — emphasizing his central position.

John 19:31-34 continues the scene: soldiers break the robbers' legs but not Jesus', fulfilling prophecy about his bones.

Luke 23:35 Parallel

Luke 23:35 gives the parallel account of the same crucifixion scene, showing rulers scoffing at Jesus.