Matthew 27:38-40
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
38 At the same time two robbers were crucified with Him, one on the right hand and one on the left.
39 And those who passed by spoke reproachfully and abusively and jeered at Him, wagging their heads,(A)
40 And they said, You Who would tear down the [a]sanctuary of the temple and rebuild it in three days, rescue Yourself [b]from death. If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross.
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- Matthew 27:40 Richard Trench, Synonyms of the New Testament.
- Matthew 27:40 Hermann Cremer, Biblico-Theological Lexicon.
Matthew 27:38-40
King James Version
38 Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.
39 And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,
40 And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.
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Matthew 27:38-40
New International Version
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)
Matthew 27:38-40
English Standard Version
38 Then two (A)robbers were crucified with him, (B)one on the right and one on the left. 39 And (C)those who passed by (D)derided him, (E)wagging their heads 40 and saying, (F)“You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save yourself! (G)If you are (H)the Son of God, come down from the cross.”
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