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NASB | Matthew 27:44 The robbers who had been crucified with Him were also insulting Him with the same words. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 27:44 The robbers who had been crucified with Him also began to insult Him in the same way. |
Subject: Thief on Cross discrepancy Mt vs Lk |
Bible Note: I've studied this contrast also and have been taught as follows: Matthew referred to an earlier episode during which both thieves did as Matthew describes but Luke is talking about a little later, possibly hours later. Apparently, this thief has had time to think about what he said earlier. Who knows: he may have even listened to one of Jesus' sermons or parables and may have even been baptized with John's baptism. Anyway, he repents and now ask Jesus' forgiveness. Since there's very little said about this in the Bible, this is about the only way I can reconcile these two accounts. Let me know what you think, especially after checking out Bullinger's Companion Bible. |