Verse 38
The two men crucified with Jesus were guerrilla freedom fighters, not simply robbers (Gr. lestai, cf. Matthew 27:16). Jesus, the true Messiah, hung between two men who wanted to bring in Israel’s kingdom through violent action against Israel’s enemies contrary to God’s will. Matthew may have had Isaiah 53:12 in mind when he wrote this verse.
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