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38 Two revolutionaries[a] were crucified with him, one on his right and the other on his left. 39 [b](A)Those passing by reviled him, shaking their heads 40 (B)and saying, “You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself, if you are the Son of God, [and] come down from the cross!”

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Footnotes

  1. 27:38 Revolutionaries: see note on Jn 18:40 where the same Greek word as that found here is used for Barabbas.
  2. 27:39–40 Reviled him…heads: cf. Ps 22:8. You who would destroy…three days; cf. Mt 26:61. If you are the Son of God: the same words as those of the devil in the temptation of Jesus; cf. Mt 4:3, 6.

38 Two rebels were crucified with him,(A) one on his right and one on his left. 39 Those who passed by hurled insults at him, shaking their heads(B) 40 and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and build it in three days,(C) save yourself!(D) Come down from the cross, if you are the Son of God!”(E)

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