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<a href="/nlt/luke/23.htm">New Living Translation</a> But the other criminal protested, “Don’t you fear God even when you have been sentenced to die? <a href="/esv/luke/23.htm">English Standard Version</a> But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? <a href="/bsb/luke/23.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same judgment? <a href="/blb/luke/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the other answering, was rebuking him, saying, "Do you not even fear God, that you are under the same judgment, <a href="/kjv/luke/23.htm">King James Bible</a> But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? <a href="/nkjv/luke/23.htm">New King James Version</a> But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation? <a href="/nasb_/luke/23.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But the other responded, and rebuking him, said, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? <a href="/nasb/luke/23.htm">NASB 1995</a> But the other answered, and rebuking him said, &#8220Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? <a href="/nasb77/luke/23.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But the other answered, and rebuking him said, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? <a href="/lsb/luke/23.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But the other answered, and rebuking him said, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? <a href="/amp/luke/23.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? <a href="/csb/luke/23.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But the other answered, rebuking him: “Don’t you even fear God, since you are undergoing the same punishment? <a href="/hcsb/luke/23.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But the other answered, rebuking him: &#8220Don&#8217t you even fear God, since you are undergoing the same punishment? <a href="/asv/luke/23.htm">American Standard Version</a> But the other answered, and rebuking him said, Dost thou not even fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? <a href="/cev/luke/23.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But the other criminal told the first one off, "Don't you fear God? Aren't you getting the same punishment as this man? <a href="/erv/luke/23.htm">English Revised Version</a> But the other answered, and rebuking him said, Dost thou not even fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? <a href="/gwt/luke/23.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> 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? <a href="/gnt/luke/23.htm">Good News Translation</a> The other one, however, rebuked him, saying, "Don't you fear God? You received the same sentence he did. <a href="/isv/luke/23.htm">International Standard Version</a> But the other criminal rebuked him, "Aren't you afraid of God, since you are suffering the same penalty? <a href="/msb/luke/23.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But the other one rebuked him, saying, ?Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same judgment? <a href="/net/luke/23.htm">NET Bible</a> But the other rebuked him, saying, "Don't you fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? <a href="/nheb/luke/23.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But the other answered, and rebuking him said, "Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation? <a href="/wbt/luke/23.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But the other answering, rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? <a href="/wey/luke/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But the other, answering, reproved him. "Do you also not fear God," he said, "when you are actually suffering the same punishment? <a href="/web/luke/23.htm">World English Bible</a> But the other answered, and rebuking him said, “Don’t you even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation? <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/23.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the other answering, was rebuking him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, that you are in the same judgment? <a href="/blb/luke/23.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the other answering, was rebuking him, saying, "Do you not even fear God, that you are under the same judgment, <a href="/ylt/luke/23.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the other answering, was rebuking him, saying, 'Dost thou not even fear God, that thou art in the same judgment? <a href="/slt/luke/23.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the other having answered, censured him, saying, Shouldest thou not fear God, for thou art in the same judgment?<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/23.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But the other answering, rebuked him, saying: Neither dost thou fear God, seeing thou art condemned under the same condemnation? <a href="/cpdv/luke/23.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But the other responded by rebuking him, saying: “Do you have no fear of God, since you are under the same condemnation? <a href="/nabre/luke/23.htm">New American Bible</a> The other, however, rebuking him, said in reply, “Have you no fear of God, for you are subject to the same condemnation? <a href="/nrsvce/luke/23.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation?<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/23.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But the other rebuked him, and said to him, Do you not fear even God, for you are also in the same judgment? <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/23.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/23.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But the other answering, rebuked him, saying: Do you not fear God, since you are in the same condemnation? <a href="/godbey/luke/23.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But the other one responding, rebuked him saying, Do you not fear God, because you are in the same condemnation? <a href="/haweis/luke/23.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But the other addressing him, rebuked him, saying, Hast thou no fear of God, when thou art under the same condemnation? <a href="/mace/luke/23.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but the other answered, and thus reprov'd him, art thou under no awe of God, thou that art condemned to the same punishment? <a href="/wey/luke/23.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But the other, answering, reproved him. "Do you also not fear God," he said, "when you are actually suffering the same punishment? <a href="/worrell/luke/23.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But the other, answering and rebuking him, said, "Do you not fear God, seeing that you are in the same condemnation? <a href="/worsley/luke/23.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But the other answered and rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God neither, when thou thyself art in the same condemnation? <a href="/parallel/luke/23-40.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=9341" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/23.htm">The Crucifixion</a> …39One of the criminals who hung there heaped abuse on Him. “Are You not the Christ?” he said. “Save Yourself and us!” 40<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2087.htm" title="2087: heteros (Adj-NMS) -- (a) of two: another, a second, (b) other, different, (c) one's neighbor. Of uncertain affinity; other or different.">other one</a> <a href="/greek/611.htm" title="611: Apokritheis (V-APP-NMS) -- From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak."></a> <a href="/greek/2008.htm" title="2008: epitimōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- From epi and timao; to tax upon, i.e. Censure or admonish; by implication, forbid.">rebuked</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him,</a> <a href="/greek/5346.htm" title="5346: ephē (V-IIA-3S) -- 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.">saying,</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sy (PPro-N2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">“Do you</a> <a href="/greek/3761.htm" title="3761: Oude (Adv) -- Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.">not even</a> <a href="/greek/5399.htm" title="5399: phobē (V-PIM/P-2S) -- From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.">fear</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theon (N-AMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">since</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ei (V-PIA-2S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">you are</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">under</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DN3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">same</a> <a href="/greek/2917.htm" title="2917: krimati (N-DNS) -- From krino; a decision (crime).">judgment?</a> 41We are punished justly, for we are receiving what our actions deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/27-44.htm">Matthew 27:44</a> In the same way, even the robbers who were crucified with Him berated Him. <a href="/mark/15-32.htm">Mark 15:32</a> 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. <a href="/romans/2-4.htm">Romans 2:4</a> Or do you disregard the riches of His kindness, tolerance, and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness leads you to repentance? <a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a> The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. <a href="/psalms/111-10.htm">Psalm 111:10</a> The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever! <a href="/job/28-28.htm">Job 28:28</a> And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’” <a href="/matthew/27-39.htm">Matthew 27:39-40</a> 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!” <a href="/mark/15-29.htm">Mark 15:29-30</a> 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!” <a href="/isaiah/53-12.htm">Isaiah 53:12</a> 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. <a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/5-22.htm">Matthew 5:22</a> 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. <a href="/james/2-13.htm">James 2:13</a> For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. <a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a> The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. <a href="/psalms/14-1.htm">Psalm 14:1</a> 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. <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-13.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:13</a> 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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Do not you fear God, seeing you are in the same condemnation?rebuked.<a href="/leviticus/19-17.htm">Leviticus 19:17</a> Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.<a href="/ephesians/5-11.htm">Ephesians 5:11</a> And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.Dost.<a href="/luke/12-5.htm">Luke 12:5</a> 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.<a href="/psalms/36-1.htm">Psalm 36:1</a> 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.<a href="/revelation/15-4.htm">Revelation 15:4</a> 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.<a href="/2_chronicles/28-22.htm">2 Chronicles 28:22</a> And in the time of his distress did he trespass yet more against the LORD: this is that king Ahaz.<a href="/jeremiah/5-3.htm">Jeremiah 5:3</a> 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.<a href="/revelation/16-11.htm">Revelation 16:11</a> And blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and their sores, and repented not of their deeds.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/13-7.htm">Actually</a> <a href="/luke/20-47.htm">Condemnation</a> <a href="/luke/21-34.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/luke/23-24.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/luke/20-35.htm">Part</a> <a href="/mark/8-32.htm">Protesting</a> <a href="/luke/23-22.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/luke/18-39.htm">Rebuked</a> <a href="/luke/18-15.htm">Rebuking</a> <a href="/luke/18-39.htm">Reproved</a> <a href="/luke/23-24.htm">Sentence</a> <a href="/luke/22-15.htm">Suffering</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/john/7-22.htm">Actually</a> <a href="/john/3-19.htm">Condemnation</a> <a href="/luke/24-5.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/luke/24-20.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/luke/24-42.htm">Part</a> <a href="/john/6-61.htm">Protesting</a> <a href="/acts/4-17.htm">Punishment</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-20.htm">Rebuked</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-16.htm">Rebuking</a> <a href="/john/3-20.htm">Reproved</a> <a href="/luke/24-20.htm">Sentence</a> <a href="/luke/23-41.htm">Suffering</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 23</div>1. <a href="/luke/23-1.htm">Jesus is accused before Pilate, and sent to Herod.</a> 8. <a href="/luke/23-8.htm">Herod mocks him.</a> 12. <a href="/luke/23-12.htm">Herod and Pilate become friends.</a> 13. <a href="/luke/23-13.htm">Barabbas is desired of the people, </a> 24. <a href="/luke/23-24.htm">and is released by Pilate, and Jesus is given to be crucified.</a> 26. <a href="/luke/23-26.htm">He tells the women, that lament him, the destruction of Jerusalem;</a> 34. <a href="/luke/23-34.htm">prays for his enemies.</a> 39. <a href="/luke/23-39.htm">Two criminals are crucified with him.</a> 46. <a href="/luke/23-46.htm">His death.</a> 50. <a href="/luke/23-50.htm">His burial.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/23.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/23.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But the other one rebuked him This phrase refers to one of the criminals crucified alongside Jesus. In the context of the crucifixion, two criminals were executed with Jesus, fulfilling the prophecy in <a href="/isaiah/53-12.htm">Isaiah 53:12</a> that He would be "numbered with the transgressors." The "other one" here is the penitent thief, contrasting with the unrepentant thief who mocked Jesus. This rebuke highlights a moment of spiritual awakening and recognition of Jesus' innocence and divinity. The act of rebuking his fellow criminal shows a shift from self-centeredness to a concern for truth and righteousness.saying, “Do you not even fear God The penitent thief's question underscores the importance of the fear of God, a recurring theme in Scripture (<a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7</a>). This fear is not merely terror but a reverential awe and respect for God's holiness and justice. The thief recognizes that both he and his fellow criminal are in the presence of divine judgment, and his question implies that a proper fear of God should lead to repentance and humility. This moment reflects a deep theological truth that even in dire circumstances, one can turn to God in faith.since you are under the same judgment? This phrase acknowledges the shared fate of the two criminals with Jesus, all condemned to die by crucifixion. Historically, crucifixion was a Roman method of execution reserved for the worst criminals, emphasizing the severity of their crimes. Theologically, this shared judgment symbolizes the human condition of sin and the need for redemption. The penitent thief's awareness of their shared judgment with Jesus also points to the irony that while they suffer justly, Jesus suffers unjustly, bearing the sins of humanity. This moment foreshadows the redemptive power of Christ's sacrifice, as the thief's recognition of their shared judgment leads to his plea for mercy and ultimately, his salvation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_penitent_thief.htm">The Penitent Thief</a> One of the criminals crucified alongside Jesus, who acknowledges his own guilt and Jesus' innocence. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_impenitent_thief.htm">The Impenitent Thief</a> The other criminal who mocks Jesus, failing to recognize His divinity and authority. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> Central figure of the crucifixion, the Son of God, who is being unjustly executed. 4. <a href="/topical/g/golgotha.htm">Golgotha</a> The place of the crucifixion, also known as "The Place of the Skull." 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_crucifixion.htm">The Crucifixion</a> The event where Jesus is crucified, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's suffering.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/fear_of_the_lord.htm">Fear of the Lord</a> The penitent thief's rebuke highlights the importance of fearing God, even in dire circumstances. This fear is not terror but a reverent acknowledgment of God's holiness and justice. <a href="/topical/r/recognition_of_sin.htm">Recognition of Sin</a> The penitent thief's admission of guilt is a model for repentance. Recognizing our sin is the first step toward receiving God's grace. <a href="/topical/f/faith_in_christ.htm">Faith in Christ</a> Despite his circumstances, the penitent thief places his faith in Jesus, demonstrating that salvation is available to all who believe, regardless of their past. <a href="/topical/g/god's_grace.htm">God's Grace</a> The interaction between Jesus and the penitent thief illustrates the boundless grace of God, who offers forgiveness and eternal life to those who turn to Him. <a href="/topical/j/judgment_and_mercy.htm">Judgment and Mercy</a> The scene underscores the reality of judgment but also the availability of mercy through Christ, encouraging believers to live in light of both truths.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_23.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 23</a> <a href="/q/who_was_the_thief_beside_jesus.htm">Who was the thief on the cross beside Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/day_26_insights_on_spiritual_growth.htm">What events define the Triumphal Entry in Volume 23?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_church_of_god_in_anderson.htm">What does 'Your house will be left desolate' mean?</a> <a href="/q/how_can_your_joy_be_made_complete.htm">Did Jesus mention Hell more often than Heaven?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/23.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(40) But the other answering rebuked him.--On the legends connected with the penitent thief, see Notes on <a href="/matthew/27-44.htm" title="The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.">Matthew 27:44</a>. 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. <a href="/commentaries/luke/23-40.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_2087.htm">Strong's 2087: </a> (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 <a href="/greek/strongs_2008.htm">Strong's 2008: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_5346.htm">Strong's 5346: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. not even Οὐδὲ (Oude) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3761.htm">Strong's 3761: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_5399.htm">Strong's 5399: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. since ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. you are εἶ (ei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. under ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_2917.htm">Strong's 2917: </a> From krino; a decision ('crime'). <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/23-40.htm">Luke 23:40 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/23-40.htm">Luke 23:40 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/23-40.htm">Luke 23:40 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/23-40.htm">Luke 23:40 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/23-40.htm">Luke 23:40 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/23-40.htm">Luke 23:40 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/23-40.htm">Luke 23:40 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/23-40.htm">Luke 23:40 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/23-40.htm">Luke 23:40 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/23-40.htm">Luke 23:40 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/23-40.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 23:40 But the other answered and rebuking him (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/23-39.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 23:39"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 23:39" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/23-41.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 23:41"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 23:41" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>