Luke 23:40
New International Version
But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence?

New Living Translation
But the other criminal protested, “Don’t you fear God even when you have been sentenced to die?

English Standard Version
But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation?

Berean Standard Bible
But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same judgment?

Berean Literal Bible
And the other answering, was rebuking him, saying, "Do you not even fear God, that you are under the same judgment,

King James Bible
But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?

New King James Version
But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation?

New American Standard Bible
But the other responded, and rebuking him, said, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation?

NASB 1995
But the other answered, and rebuking him said, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation?

NASB 1977
But the other answered, and rebuking him said, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation?

Legacy Standard Bible
But the other answered, and rebuking him said, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation?

Amplified Bible
But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation?

Christian Standard Bible
But the other answered, rebuking him: “Don’t you even fear God, since you are undergoing the same punishment?

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But the other answered, rebuking him: “Don’t you even fear God, since you are undergoing the same punishment?

American Standard Version
But the other answered, and rebuking him said, Dost thou not even fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?

Contemporary English Version
But the other criminal told the first one off, "Don't you fear God? Aren't you getting the same punishment as this man?

English Revised Version
But the other answered, and rebuking him said, Dost thou not even fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But the other criminal scolded him: "Don't you fear God at all? Can't you see that you're condemned in the same way that he is?

Good News Translation
The other one, however, rebuked him, saying, "Don't you fear God? You received the same sentence he did.

International Standard Version
But the other criminal rebuked him, "Aren't you afraid of God, since you are suffering the same penalty?

Majority Standard Bible
But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same judgment?

NET Bible
But the other rebuked him, saying, "Don't you fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation?

New Heart English Bible
But the other answered, and rebuking him said, "Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation?

Webster's Bible Translation
But the other answering, rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?

Weymouth New Testament
But the other, answering, reproved him. "Do you also not fear God," he said, "when you are actually suffering the same punishment?

World English Bible
But the other answered, and rebuking him said, “Don’t you even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation?
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the other answering, was rebuking him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, that you are in the same judgment?

Berean Literal Bible
And the other answering, was rebuking him, saying, "Do you not even fear God, that you are under the same judgment,

Young's Literal Translation
And the other answering, was rebuking him, saying, 'Dost thou not even fear God, that thou art in the same judgment?

Smith's Literal Translation
And the other having answered, censured him, saying, Shouldest thou not fear God, for thou art in the same judgment?
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But the other answering, rebuked him, saying: Neither dost thou fear God, seeing thou art condemned under the same condemnation?

Catholic Public Domain Version
But the other responded by rebuking him, saying: “Do you have no fear of God, since you are under the same condemnation?

New American Bible
The other, however, rebuking him, said in reply, “Have you no fear of God, for you are subject to the same condemnation?

New Revised Standard Version
But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation?
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But the other rebuked him, and said to him, Do you not fear even God, for you are also in the same judgment?

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And his companion rebuked him and he said to him, “Are you not even afraid of God? For you also are in condemnation with him.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
But the other answering, rebuked him, saying: Do you not fear God, since you are in the same condemnation?

Godbey New Testament
But the other one responding, rebuked him saying, Do you not fear God, because you are in the same condemnation?

Haweis New Testament
But the other addressing him, rebuked him, saying, Hast thou no fear of God, when thou art under the same condemnation?

Mace New Testament
but the other answered, and thus reprov'd him, art thou under no awe of God, thou that art condemned to the same punishment?

Weymouth New Testament
But the other, answering, reproved him. "Do you also not fear God," he said, "when you are actually suffering the same punishment?

Worrell New Testament
But the other, answering and rebuking him, said, "Do you not fear God, seeing that you are in the same condemnation?

Worsley New Testament
But the other answered and rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God neither, when thou thyself art in the same condemnation?

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Context
The Crucifixion
39One of the criminals who hung there heaped abuse on Him. “Are You not the Christ?” he said. “Save Yourself and us!” 40But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same judgment? 41We are punished justly, for we are receiving what our actions deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”…

Cross References
Matthew 27:44
In the same way, even the robbers who were crucified with Him berated Him.

Mark 15:32
Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross, so that we may see and believe!” And even those who were crucified with Him berated Him.

Romans 2:4
Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance?

Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Psalm 111:10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!

Job 28:28
And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

Matthew 27:39-40
And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads / and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!”

Mark 15:29-30
And those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads and saying, “Aha! You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, / come down from the cross and save Yourself!”

Isaiah 53:12
Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors.

1 Peter 2:23
When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.

Matthew 5:22
But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.

James 2:13
For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.

Proverbs 1:7
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

Psalm 14:1
For the choirmaster. Of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their acts are vile. There is no one who does good.

Ecclesiastes 12:13
When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.


Treasury of Scripture

But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Do not you fear God, seeing you are in the same condemnation?

rebuked.

Leviticus 19:17
Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.

Ephesians 5:11
And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.

Dost.

Luke 12:5
But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.

Psalm 36:1
To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David the servant of the LORD. The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.

Revelation 15:4
Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.

seeing.

2 Chronicles 28:22
And in the time of his distress did he trespass yet more against the LORD: this is that king Ahaz.

Jeremiah 5:3
O LORD, are not thine eyes upon the truth? thou hast stricken them, but they have not grieved; thou hast consumed them, but they have refused to receive correction: they have made their faces harder than a rock; they have refused to return.

Revelation 16:11
And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds.

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Luke 23
1. Jesus is accused before Pilate, and sent to Herod.
8. Herod mocks him.
12. Herod and Pilate become friends.
13. Barabbas is desired of the people,
24. and is released by Pilate, and Jesus is given to be crucified.
26. He tells the women, that lament him, the destruction of Jerusalem;
34. prays for his enemies.
39. Two criminals are crucified with him.
46. His death.
50. His burial.














But the other one
This phrase refers to one of the criminals crucified alongside Jesus. In the context of the crucifixion, two criminals were executed with Jesus, one on His right and the other on His left. The "other one" here is the criminal who responds differently than his counterpart. The Greek word for "other" is "heteros," which implies a difference in kind or nature. This sets the stage for a contrast between the two criminals, highlighting the divergent responses to Jesus' presence and the unfolding events.

rebuked him
The Greek word for "rebuked" is "epitimaō," which means to admonish or charge sharply. This word choice indicates a strong disapproval and correction. The criminal's rebuke is significant because it shows a recognition of wrongdoing and a call to accountability. In the context of the crucifixion, this rebuke serves as a moral and spiritual awakening, contrasting with the other criminal's mockery.

saying
The use of "saying" introduces the direct speech of the criminal. In the narrative, this word marks a transition from action to dialogue, emphasizing the importance of the spoken words that follow. The Greek word "legō" is used here, which is a common term for speaking or saying, but in this context, it underscores the weight and significance of the message being conveyed.

Do you not even fear God
This rhetorical question challenges the other criminal's lack of reverence and awe for God. The Greek word for "fear" is "phobeō," which can mean both fear and reverence. In a biblical context, fearing God is often associated with wisdom and understanding (Proverbs 9:10). The question implies that a proper fear of God should lead to humility and repentance, especially in the face of death and judgment.

since you are under the same judgment?
The phrase "under the same judgment" refers to the shared fate of the two criminals and Jesus, all condemned to crucifixion. The Greek word for "judgment" is "krima," which denotes a legal decision or sentence. This highlights the irony and gravity of the situation: despite being in the same dire circumstances, the other criminal fails to recognize the opportunity for repentance and salvation. The phrase serves as a reminder of the universal nature of sin and the need for redemption, which is available even in the final moments of life.

(40) But the other answering rebuked him.--On the legends connected with the penitent thief, see Notes on Matthew 27:44. Dysmas, or Titus, as they name him, had once before looked on the face of the Christ. He had been one of a band of robbers that attacked the holy travellers in their flight from Bethlehem, and had then pleaded for their lives. The Virgin Mother had blessed him. The child Christ had foretold his suffering and his repentance. Now, as he gazed on the face of the divine Sufferer, he recognised the features of the infant Jesus (Gosp. of Infancy, viii. 1-8; Gosp. of Nicodemus, i. 10). Confining ourselves to what St. Luke records, we may think of him as impressed by the holiness and patience of Him he looked on. What such a One claimed to be, that He must have a right to claim, and so the very words uttered in mockery, "Christ, the King of Israel," became an element in his conversion. This, of course, implies that he cherished Messianic hopes of some kind, if only of the vague nature then common among his people. Yet deeper in the ground-work of his character there must have been the fear of God, the reverence and awe rising out of a sense of sin, the absence of which he noted in his companion. He accepted his punishment as just, and in so doing made it reformatory and not simply penal.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
But
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

other [one]
ἕτερος (heteros)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2087: (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different.

rebuked
ἐπιτιμῶν (epitimōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2008: From epi and timao; to tax upon, i.e. Censure or admonish; by implication, forbid.

him,
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

saying,
ἔφη (ephē)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 5346: To say, declare. Properly, the same as the base of phos and phaino; to show or make known one's thoughts, i.e. Speak or say.

“{Do} you
σὺ (sy)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

not even
Οὐδὲ (Oude)
Adverb
Strong's 3761: Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.

fear
φοβῇ (phobē)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 5399: From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.

God,
Θεόν (Theon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.

since
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

you are
εἶ (ei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

under
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

the
τῷ (tō)
Article - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

same
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Neuter 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

judgment?
κρίματι (krimati)
Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2917: From krino; a decision ('crime').


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