Joh 19:18 | RWP | e4.org | They crucified ( εσταυρωσαν ). The soldiers just as in .; the scourging of Paul was to be done by the soldiers. And Jesus in the midst ( μεσον δε τον Ιησουν ). Predicate adjective μεσον . A robber ( ληιστης , not a thief, κλεπτης ) was on each side of Jesus ( ; ) like Barabbas ( ) and probably members of his band, malefactors ( κακουργο ) Luke terms them ( ).

‏ John 19:18

They crucified ( εσταυρωσαν ). The soldiers just as in Ac 22:24f.; the scourging of Paul was to be done by the soldiers.

And Jesus in the midst ( μεσον δε τον Ιησουν ). Predicate adjective μεσον. A robber ( ληιστης, not a thief, κλεπτης ) was on each side of Jesus (Mr 15:27; Mt 27:38) like Barabbas (Joh 18:40) and probably members of his band, malefactors ( κακουργο ) Luke terms them (Lu 23:32).