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What the Bible Says About Malefactor

Overview

The Bible addresses malefactor across 15 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Luke and Matthew. Closely related themes include Prophecies Respecting Christ, Infidelity, Persecution and Reviling. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus.

Key Bible verses about malefactor

New Testament

Luke

Luke 23:32

And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.

Luke 23:33

And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. Calvary: or, The place of a skull

Luke 23:34

Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

Luke 23:35

And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God.

Luke 23:36

And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar,

Luke 23:37

And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.

Luke 23:38

And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

Luke 23:39

And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.

People in the Bible and malefactor

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying malefactor for yourself

  • Begin with Matthew 27:38, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Compare how Luke and Matthew each treat the theme.
  • Consider the lives of Jesus and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Prophecies Respecting Christ, Infidelity, Persecution and Reviling.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about malefactor?

The Bible addresses malefactor across 15 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Luke and Matthew. Closely related themes include Prophecies Respecting Christ, Infidelity, Persecution and Reviling. Figures whose stories touch this theme include Jesus.

How many Bible verses are about malefactor?

The Bible references malefactor in 15 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention malefactor?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Matthew 27:38: “Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.”

Which people in the Bible are associated with malefactor?

Jesus.

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