two other Robbers or bandits (not -thieves"), as S. Matthew and S. Mark call them, probably guilty of the same crimes as Barabbas (see on John 18:40). Jesus is crucified with them as being condemned under a similar charge of sedition and treason.

Jesus in the midst Here also we seem to have a tragic contrast the Christ between two criminals. It is the place of honour mockingly given to Him as King.

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