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
Matthew
Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.
And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,
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.
Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,
He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him.
He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said I am the Son of God.
The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.
Luke
And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.
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
Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
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.
And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar,
And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself.
And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
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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