With him they crucified two robbers; one on his right hand, and one on his left.
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With him they crucified two robbers; one on his right hand, and one on his left.
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Questions where the Bible appears to say two different things, with the passages on each side set together.
Luke 23:32-43 has Jesus promise paradise to the repentant thief crucified beside him. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 has Paul list thieves among those who shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
Critical scholarship: Usually considered reconciled.
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"Mark 15:27 — Scripture Analysis" GEBible, https://gebible.app/analysis/verse/mark/15/27?version=WEB (retrieved 26 August 2026).