Last updated on April 8th, 2026 at 02:14 pm
The Two Men at Golgotha
Three crosses stood on the hill outside Jerusalem on the day that changed history. On the center cross hung Jesus of Nazareth. On either side hung two convicted criminals, their names unknown to most modern readers — because the Bible never actually gives them.
And yet billions of people have heard of Dismas, the Good Thief, and a great many know the name Gestas for the unrepentant one. Where do those names come from? What do we actually know about these men? And what does their brief appearance in the Passion narrative teach us?
This article draws on the four canonical Gospels, the apocryphal Gospel of Nicodemus, early Church Fathers, and multiple Christian traditions to give you the most complete picture possible of the two thieves crucified with Christ.
Understanding this is not about doubting the Gospels — it is about understanding what the Gospels say versus what tradition has added. And the tradition itself is rich, ancient, and spiritually meaningful. To explore over 6,000 years of biblical and world history in context, visit Amazing Bible Timeline with World History.
What the Four Gospels Say
All four Gospels confirm that Jesus was crucified alongside two others. They agree on the basic facts but vary significantly in the details they include. Here is a side-by-side comparison:
| Gospel | Approx. Date Written | Term Used for the Criminals | What It Records |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark 15:27–32 | c. AD 70 | lēstai — bandits/robbers | Two men crucified, one on each side. Both join the passersby and chief priests in mocking Jesus. Links them to the same group as Barabbas. This is the earliest written account. |
| Matthew 27:38–44 | c. AD 85 | lēstai — bandits/robbers | Repeats the same details as Mark. Both criminals revile Jesus. The New Living Translation renders this verse: “Even the revolutionaries who were crucified with him ridiculed him.” |
| Luke 23:32–43 | c. AD 80–90 | kakourgoi — evildoers/wrongdoers | The most detailed account. One criminal mocks Jesus; the other rebukes him, acknowledges their guilt, declares Jesus innocent, and asks to be remembered. Jesus replies: “Today you will be with me in paradise.” |
| John 19:18 | c. AD 90–95 | Not specified | “There they crucified him, and with him two others — one on each side and Jesus in the middle.” No further description; no dialogue with the criminals is recorded. |
Note that Mark and Matthew record both criminals mocking Jesus, while Luke records one rebuking the other. This apparent contradiction is commonly explained as Luke focusing on a later stage of the crucifixion, during which one criminal had a change of heart — perhaps moved by witnessing Jesus’ composure and his words, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do” (Luke 23:34).
The Names: Dismas & Gestas — Where Do They Come From?
The names Dismas and Gestas originate almost entirely from a single apocryphal source: the Gospel of Nicodemus.
The Gospel of Nicodemus (Acts of Pilate)
This text — also called the Acts of Pilate — dates in its current form to approximately the 4th or 5th century AD. It purports to be an eyewitness account derived from official records found in the Jerusalem praetorium. While rejected from the biblical canon, it was enormously influential in medieval Christianity and remains widely referenced in Catholic and Orthodox tradition.
The Gospel of Nicodemus is notable for naming several “background” figures in the Passion narrative who remain anonymous in the Gospels — including Longinus (the soldier who pierced Jesus’ side) and the two criminals.
Chapter 10 reads:
— Gospel of Nicodemus (Acts of Pilate), Chapter 10
A sentence in Pilate’s judgment also identifies the men directly: “two criminals with thee, whose names are Dimas and Gestas.”
Name Meanings at a Glance
| Name | Variant Spellings | Language Root | Meaning | Position on Cross |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dismas | Dysmas, Dimas, Demas, Titus | Greek (dysme) | “Sunset” or “death” — symbolic of dying at the close of his earthly life | Right of Jesus |
| Gestas | Gesmas, Dumachus | Uncertain | Etymology disputed. Possibly from Latin gestare (“to carry/bear”), or a corruption of the variant “Gesmas.” No definitive meaning has been established by scholars. | Left of Jesus |
Were They Really “Thieves”?
The traditional English word “thieves” — used in the King James Version — is actually a somewhat mild translation of the original Greek. The precise word choice matters, because crucifixion in the Roman Empire was not a punishment for petty theft. Roman law typically handled ordinary theft with fines, repayment, and lesser punishments. Crucifixion was reserved for the most serious crimes: murder, treason, rebellion, and insurrection.
| Greek Term | Gospel(s) | More Accurate Translation | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| lēstai (λῃσταί) | Matthew, Mark | Bandits, robbers, brigands, revolutionaries | The historian Josephus frequently used this same word to describe violent anti-Roman insurrectionists and zealots. |
| kakourgoi (κακοῦργοι) | Luke | Evildoers, wrongdoers, criminals | A more generic term for serious criminals — not limited to robbery. |
Several biblical scholars suggest that Dismas and Gestas may have been part of the same insurrectionist network as Barabbas — the man released by Pilate in Jesus’ place. Barabbas is explicitly described in Scripture as a murderer and an insurrectionist (Mark 15:7; Luke 23:19). The connection strengthens when Mark 15:27 links the two criminals to the same context.
Dismas — The Good Thief
- Also known as: The Good Thief, the Wise Thief, the Grateful Thief, the Thief on the Cross
- Position: On Jesus’ right
- Name source: Gospel of Nicodemus (c. 4th century)
- Name meaning: “Sunset” or “death” (Greek)
- Canonical reference: Luke 23:39–43
- Coptic name: Demas
- Syriac/Arabic name: Titus
- Feast day (Catholic): March 25
- Venerated in: Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox
Dismas is one of the most theologically striking figures in the entire New Testament. In the space of a few agonizing moments — nailed to a cross, dying — he makes a complete spiritual transformation.
His Words in the Gospel of Luke
— Luke 23:39–43 (NIV)
In this short exchange, Dismas does something extraordinary:
- He rebukes his companion for mocking an innocent man
- He acknowledges his own guilt and the justice of his punishment
- He proclaims Jesus innocent
- He addresses Jesus directly as a king with a coming kingdom — a remarkable profession of faith from a dying man
- He receives the most direct promise of salvation in the entire New Testament: “Today you will be with me in paradise.”
This exchange — counted as the Second Word of Christ from the Cross among the Seven Last Words — has made Dismas a powerful symbol of last-minute conversion and divine mercy. He is often described in popular tradition as the first saint, on the grounds that Jesus personally promised him paradise — though he was never formally canonized through the Church’s standard process (see the saint section below).
Gestas — The Impenitent Thief
- Also known as: The Bad Thief, the Unrepentant Thief, the Foolish Thief
- Position: On Jesus’ left
- Name source: Gospel of Nicodemus (c. 4th century)
- Name meaning: Uncertain/disputed (possibly Latin gestare, “to carry”)
- Canonical references: Matthew 27:44; Mark 15:32; Luke 23:39
- Arabic Infancy Gospel name: Dumachus
- Not venerated in any church tradition
Gestas had the same opportunity as Dismas — he was literally in the same place, at the same moment, next to the same person. Yet he chose differently.
All three Synoptic Gospels note that the criminals joined in mocking Jesus — though only Luke focuses on the final contrast between the two. Gestas is portrayed as a man whose suffering produced no repentance. He wanted rescue from his physical pain, not forgiveness. He mocked Jesus as he had been mocked by others. His story is a sobering complement to Dismas’s: proximity to Jesus is not the same as surrender to Jesus.
Names in Other Traditions
The names Dismas and Gestas are far from the only ones assigned to the two criminals across Christian traditions. Here is a comparison of how different sources name them:
| Source / Tradition | Approx. Date | Good Thief (Penitent) | Bad Thief (Impenitent) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canonical Gospels | c. AD 70–95 | Unnamed | Unnamed | Only Luke gives dialogue; all four Gospels confirm two criminals |
| Gospel of Nicodemus (Acts of Pilate) | c. 4th–5th century AD | Dismas / Dysmas / Dimas | Gestas | Primary Western source; most widely accepted names in Catholicism |
| Narrative of Joseph of Arimathea | c. 4th–5th century AD | Demas | Gestas | Apocryphal; closely related to the Acts of Pilate tradition |
| Syriac Infancy Gospel | c. 6th century AD | Titus | Dumachus | Also tells the apocryphal story of the Holy Family meeting the robbers in Egypt |
| Arabic Infancy Gospel | c. 6th–7th century AD | Titus | Dumachus | Longfellow used these names in his poem The Golden Legend |
| Coptic Orthodox Tradition | Early centuries | Demas | Gestas | Pope Theophilus of Alexandria (385–412) wrote a classic Coptic homily on the Good Thief |
Saint Dismas in Church History and Tradition
Dismas holds a unique place in Christian history. He was never formally canonized through the Catholic Church’s standard process — but he is listed in the Roman Martyrology, the official register of saints and martyrs, and is widely venerated across Catholic, Orthodox, and Oriental Orthodox traditions. The Roman Martyrology entry describes him as one who “confessed to Christ and was canonized by Jesus himself on the cross” — reflecting the theological view that Jesus’ direct promise of paradise constitutes the ultimate declaration of sainthood, even without a formal Church proceeding.
| Tradition | Feast Day | Name Used | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic | March 25 | Saint Dismas | Feast aligns with the Annunciation; ancient tradition held that the Crucifixion was on this same calendar date. Listed in the Roman Martyrology. |
| Eastern Orthodox | Good Friday | The Wise Thief | Commemorated alongside the Crucifixion itself |
| Coptic Orthodox | Good Friday | Demas | Pope Theophilus wrote a celebrated homily honoring him |
Places and Institutions Named for Saint Dismas
- San Dimas, California — the city takes its name from the Spanish form of Dismas
- Church of the Good Thief, Kingston, Ontario, Canada — built by prisoners at the Kingston Penitentiary
- Saint Dismas Church, Clinton Correctional Facility, New York — a prison chapel
- Saint Dismas Church, Waukegan, Illinois
- Old Catholic Parish of St Dismas, Coseley, England
It is notable that many institutions dedicated to Dismas are connected to prisons and rehabilitation — a fitting tribute to a man who found redemption in his final hour.
The Apocryphal Legend: The Holy Family in Egypt
One of the most fascinating aspects of the Dismas tradition is a legend circulating in early apocryphal sources that places the Good Thief in a much earlier encounter with Jesus. The story appears in the Arabic Infancy Gospel — where the thieves are called Titus (good) and Dumachus (impenitent) — and a version of the legend is also referenced by Augustine of Hippo. A distinct but related tradition is found in the Syriac Infancy Gospel. It is important to note that none of these sources uses the names Dismas or Gestas for the Egypt encounter; the names Dismas and Gestas attach to the crucifixion scene through the separate Gospel of Nicodemus tradition.
According to this legend, when Joseph and Mary fled to Egypt with the infant Jesus after the Magi’s visit (Matthew 2:13–15), they were waylaid by a band of robbers in the desert. The Good Thief was among them. When the robbers searched the Holy Family, they were astonished to find the Magi’s gifts — gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
However, the infant’s presence deeply affected the Good Thief. He bribed his companion to let the family go and, upon their departure, Augustine records him saying to the child:
— Tradition recorded by Augustine of Hippo (from the Syriac Infancy Gospel tradition)
Separately, John Chrysostom wrote that the Good Thief had lived as a violent desert robber who murdered travelers — not specifically about the Egypt encounter, but consistent with a life of serious crime before his conversion on the cross.
The echo of that desert plea in Luke 23:42 — “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom” — has profound symbolic weight for those who hold this tradition. Thirty-three years after a desert mercy, the same request is made again, and finally answered.
Golgotha: The Three Crosses — A Visual Overview
Golgotha (“Place of the Skull”) — Jerusalem, c. AD 30–33 | Dismas (right) · Jesus (center) · Gestas (left)
Timeline: From the Crucifixion to the Written Record
From the unnamed criminals in the Gospels to Dismas and Gestas in tradition
Frequently Asked Questions
The canonical Gospels do not name the two thieves. Early Christian tradition, drawn from the 4th-century apocryphal Gospel of Nicodemus, names the penitent (good) thief Dismas (also spelled Dysmas or Dimas) and the impenitent (unrepentant) thief Gestas. These names are not Scripture, but have been widely accepted in Catholic, Orthodox, and many Protestant traditions for over 1,600 years.
No. The name Dismas does not appear in any of the four canonical Gospels. The good thief is described only by his actions in Luke 23:39–43 — rebuking the other criminal, acknowledging his own guilt, and asking Jesus to remember him. The name Dismas first appears in the apocryphal Gospel of Nicodemus, written around the 4th century AD.
Dismas (or Dysmas) comes from the Greek word for “sunset” or “death” — specifically the dying of the light in the west. The name carries a beautiful symbolic resonance with the thief’s conversion at the very end of his earthly life, dying at his own “sunset” yet entering paradise.
The etymology of Gestas is uncertain and disputed. Some popular sources claim it derives from a Greek root meaning “to complain” or “to moan,” but this is not well-supported by scholarship. More careful sources suggest it may relate to the Latin gestare (“to carry or bear”) — possibly evoking the cross he bore — or that it is simply a variant of Gesmas, a form that appears in some apocryphal manuscripts. No definitive etymology has been established.
In Luke 23:43, Jesus replied to the penitent thief Dismas: “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” This is counted as the Second Word of Christ on the Cross in the tradition of the Seven Last Words. It is the most direct promise of salvation in the entire New Testament — immediate, unconditional, and personal.
Almost certainly not simple pickpockets. The Greek word used in Matthew and Mark — lēstai (λησταί) — is better translated as bandits, brigands, or insurrectionists. The historian Josephus used the same word to describe violent anti-Roman revolutionaries. Crucifixion was not a punishment for petty theft; it was reserved for rebellion, murder, and serious crimes. It is quite plausible that Dismas and Gestas were involved in the same kind of insurrectionist movement as Barabbas.
Dismas is venerated as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, and Oriental Orthodox churches — but he was never formally canonized through the Church’s standard process. He is, however, listed in the Roman Martyrology, the official register of saints and martyrs, with a commemoration on March 25 — the same day as the Feast of the Annunciation. The Martyrology entry states he was “canonized by Jesus himself on the cross,” reflecting the theological view that Christ’s direct promise of paradise is the ultimate form of sainthood. In popular tradition, he is often described as the first person ever declared a saint by Jesus personally.
According to the Gospel of Nicodemus and consistent Christian tradition:
- Dismas (Good Thief) — on Jesus’ right
- Gestas (Impenitent Thief) — on Jesus’ left
All four Gospels confirm Jesus was flanked by two criminals, one on each side, fulfilling Isaiah 53:12: “he was numbered with the transgressors.”
The Gospel of Nicodemus, also known as the Acts of Pilate, is an apocryphal (non-canonical) Christian text dating to approximately the 4th–5th century AD. It expands on the Passion narrative and is the source for the names Dismas, Gestas, and Longinus (the soldier who pierced Jesus). While not part of the biblical canon, it was enormously influential throughout medieval Christianity and is preserved in Greek, Latin, Syriac, Armenian, Coptic, and other languages.
Yes — the names vary by tradition and language:
- Gospel of Nicodemus (Western Christianity): Dismas / Gestas
- Arabic Infancy Gospel: Titus (good) / Dumachus (impenitent)
- Syriac Infancy Gospel: Titus (good) / Dumachus (impenitent)
- Coptic Orthodox tradition: Demas (good) / Gestas
- Narrative of Joseph of Arimathea: Demas (good) / Gestas
Of all these, Dismas and Gestas from the Gospel of Nicodemus remain the most widely accepted in Western Christianity.
References & Further Reading
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The Holy Bible, New International Version (NIV). Biblica, 2011.
Luke 23:32–43; Matthew 27:38–44; Mark 15:27–32; John 19:18. -
Gospel of Nicodemus (Acts of Pilate). c. 4th–5th century AD.
English translation available at
sacred-texts.com
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earlychristianwritings.com. -
Wikipedia. “Penitent thief.”
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penitent_thief.
Accessed April 2026. -
Wikipedia. “Impenitent thief.”
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impenitent_thief.
Accessed April 2026. -
Wikipedia. “Gospel of Nicodemus.”
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gospel_of_Nicodemus.
Accessed April 2026. -
GotQuestions.org. “Who were Dismas and Gestas?”
gotquestions.org. -
Beyond These Stone Walls. “Dismas, the Good Thief Crucified Next to Christ the King.”
beyondthesestonewalls.com. -
NASSCAL. “Acts of Pilate / Gospel of Nicodemus — e-Clavis Christian Apocrypha.”
nasscal.com. - Josephus, Flavius. Jewish War (Bellum Judaicum). c. AD 75. For the usage of lēstai to describe insurrectionists.
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Martinez, Gerry. “Who Were the Two Thieves Crucified with Jesus?”
gerrymartinez.com. April 2025. -
ArtzaBox. “Who Was Crucified Next to Jesus?”
artzabox.com. April 2025. -
Reynolds’s News and Miscellany. “Dimas and Gestas: Bandits Crucified with Christ.”
reynolds-news.com. 2018.
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This is amazing
Wow!!! This was so helpful thanks a million for the names of theThief Crucified with Christ.
The two men who was crucified with jesus christ, is their names mention in any Bible verse, whether old or new testament…
Who are the names of the two who die with Jesus?? Please send me vers
Not in the Bible but the book of Nicodemus
I am 70 years old, and I cannot believe that this is the first time I ever thought to ask about the Thieves on the cross next to Jesus…am so pleased to finally know…
wow this is glorious
The king James Bible calls the repentant thief a #1 thief, #2 malfactor, #3 other.
wow it’s a pleasure to know the name of the two thieves that are crucified with Jesus Christ
thanks a million .God blessed
I heard that the two thieves were thrown in a pit, but I can’t find it in the bible
We have no idea what their names are. The Word of God chose to allow them to remain nameless. The alleged book of Nicodemus cannot be trusted for truth.
why not to be trusted. pope’s picked which books would be in the bible and it is written that if all jesus’s words were written it would fill a library- the gospel of john. it is suspected that the pope’s are the antichrist- replacement of jesus-the inscription on or in the ring adds up to #666 ;now the 144th and the 145 will be over the 144 (kinds of) sins allowed, but it really does not make a difference to me much, just a curiousity, as to who they were named, the lesson is what counts. I will research this author of this book. just my thoughts and opinion.
Thank you!
The names of the theives we insignificant. God made mistakes in the writing of His word. Nicodemus who? He too was not important or, he would have been in the Bible.
Do not add to….
God made mistakes?!?! Excuse me?? God makes NO mistakes!
Yes, God never and cannot make mistakes for He is Holy and Perfect !!!
Sorry Ms Welch, my God does not make mistakes. He is perfect.
The spirit of God will release the names of the thieves. Just stay intuned wit the Holy spirit and ull see ask Our Heavenly Farther. He knows my name and urs
Agree YAHUAH he is sovereign holy righteous I’m so sorry for the person who answered that he made a mistake because evidently never took the words of the scriptures
Amen to that.
Who are they
It’s amaizing that there were two thieves crucified along with Jesus yet they are not mentioned anywhere in the Bible, why? Were gospel writers omiting real facts or was it the work of editors?
Marvellous job for naming the thieves
The two thieves are the basically the left and right extremes, Jesus represents the god consciousness in the center. Third eye, third gate, intuition, surrendered.
DIMAS In the right side
GESTAS in the left side
That’s eastern mysticism. Turn away from it. It’s another gospel.
You’re either seeing something that’s not in the text or importing a non-Biblical philosophy and overlaying it onto the text. Just read the text at face value. You’ll see that one of the two thieves repented and was saved by his faith in Jesus. The teaching is that Jesus will save you even with death looming. It’s never too late if you’re still drawing breath.
Not written anywhere in the Bible!!!! then why were they omitted? are they less important sincerely?
The two “thieves” were non Romans and were being crucified for insurrection, the only deed under Roman Law which qualified for crucifixion. Romans citizens could not be crucified for any crime. Curiously, Jesus was also being crucified for being an insurrectionist.
Romans citizens could not be crucified unless it was a soldier found guilty of desertion, which is documented, and with less certainty, for treason. Non citizen males could be executed for many reasons not just insurrection.
1 Of The Men Was A Thief ,The Other A Murderer. Is What I Always Thought
People are crazy about the things which were not mentioned in Bible . Insights or delve into the scripture means searching the scriptures which were inspired by the breath of the God. 2 Timothy 3:16 as well as 2 peter 1:19-20.
No need to read Unauthenticated books like The Book of Nicodemus.
Is there any meaning in searching for the name of Lot’s wife ?
Here’s the thing, there is a plethora of information out there as long as you deliver into it. I like the thought from above whoever mentioned it, “from one extreme to the next” referring to the thieves
I can’t believe you would give any information that is not a Bible fact! Who do you think you are? Everything we need to know is already written in the Bible.
Amen,there wasn’t supposed to be anything added to or taken away from the Bible.Why does man keep trying to answer questions that can’t be answered by the Bible.
People, people, people…..the names are not in the bible. How do you think the names came about????? It’s called Sacred Tradition!!!! Teachings and infos were passed on thru oral tradition after Jesus died and before the bible was compiled by the Catholic Church folks!!! Get it right folks!!!
Correction: the Bible was not composed by the Catholic Church. The original scriptures were ADDED to by the Catholic Church. The original text is far different to what was later added by the Catholic Church. That’s why Martin Luther, the reformer from centuries ago, spent a good part of his life exposing the contradictions by the Catholic Church and that’s why they killed him. Catholic doctrine is SO different than the original it bears little resemblance to the actual scriptures. In fact, that’s why you’ll see the words “Catholic edition” or similar because they ADDED to Gods word which is condemned in the Bible. No such thing as purgatory (you die once then the judgement), or salvation by doing good things (the Bible said good deeds are NOTHING if you don’t know and accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.) No where in scripture does it say we are to pray to Mary but actually says to pray to GOD IN JESUS NAME ONLY. Also way more discrepancies, too many to list here. And I know this because I was RAISED in the Catholic religion and used to defend the church and didn’t want to hear anything bad or negative about it. But when my aunt said she’d gotten born-again and told me about it and showed me scripture I realized NOT ONE TIME of attending mass every week, or catechism for years
and youth fellowship, did they EVER mention that the Bible says you must be born again to be saved. (John 3:3), and it has nothing to do with good works. We were told not to read the Bible for ourselves that only the priest could read it to us. So as long as I was in the Catholic Church I didn’t read it for myself thinking if I did it would make me crazy (That’s what they told us)…To be honest I didn’t get saved because of anything I ever saw or heard in the Catholic Church but rather IN SPITE of it….Doing good things might make someone feel good and may benefit someone else but it’s never going to save someone’s soul. ONLY faith in Jesus ALONE will save a soul. God says OUR “righteousness”, apart from fully trusting Jesus (NOT Mary or the saints) to save us, is as filthy rags. We respect Mary because she’s the vessel God used to birth Jesus, but she also had to trust her own son to save her, else she wouldn’t have gone to heaven either. She was not sinless, only Jesus was. The immaculate conception refers to when the Holy Spirit impregnated Mary who was a virgin , not as I’ve heard some Christian’s say it referred to Mary’s birth, putting her on an even par with Jesus, which is NOT biblical truth. She was a sinner like us all and needed a savior like everyone else. She would not approve of the way many Catholics worship her more than they worship Jesus, the only true Savior. She’d tell them to put away their rosaries, their brown scapulas (TOTALLY unbiblical claiming that if you die with one on you’ll automatically escape hell could not be farther than the truth) To those lighting candles to get loved ones out of “purgatory “ know that your loved one has probably received Christ before death, even if they didn’t tell a lot of people, because I know when I got born-again I was actually cautious not to tell too many people I was born-again because that’s not what we were taught in the church. When I did tell I faced a lot of opposition. They said I was betraying my Catholic upbringing. I think many Catholics have received Christ but may not be willing to tell everyone because they know they’ll be met with opposition. The problem is not so much with the lay person in the pew it’s with the heirarchy that perpetuates false doctrines usually for financial gain, among other things. If you could add up all the money the church has gained from lighting candles and dropping coins and dollars into offering baskets, selling brown scapulas and rosary beads, and other icons, over the centuries, you could buy an entire country with it and have money left over. Then they dare claim to be the true church even telling members that to leave the Catholic Church is to leave God and end up in hell when they die. What blasphemy!! JESUS saves anyone who repents and receives Him as their Lord and Savior and that means ANYONE and has NOTHING to do with a church building or particular denomination…it’s ALL about Jesus and nothing more. And it would be a sin for me to know this and not tell it just as it would be wrong for me to see someone blindfolded and headed off a tall cliff and not do anything to warn him of pull him back from the edge. The devil doesn’t really care WHAT a person believes as long as he DOESN’T believe the TRUTH. The Catholic Church has been fooling a lot of people for a long time. Most Catholic people do love God and don’t realize how false the Catholic religion is. For most it’s all they’ve known and are following what their parents and grandparents did, which is what I did, until I found out the truth. But at some point once you know the truth you become responsible for what you know and may have to warn others even though you know you’ll face opposition. It comes with the territory. To anyone who hasn’t done so yet if you want to be born-again (John 3:3) simply say out loud a prayer like this “I know Jesus is the Son of God and He died for my sins. Jesus I ask you to forgive me for the wrongs I’ve done and to be my Lord and Savior. Thank you for this free gift I can’t earn and don’t deserve. It’s in Jesus name I pray. Amen” then don’t be silent, go tell someone else.
Where are sub-atomic particles, how to cook any food, or replace an engine in your vehicle mentioned in the Bible. It gives us instructions for salvation, and tells us the Truths God has deemed necessary for that salvation, but it does not, nor has it ever presented itself as providing everything we need to know about everything, including how to post here.
Who do you think you are making that claim? The level of mans ignorant arrogance must drive God mad. The best evidence for what a loving Father he is is the ABSENCE of more calamity than there is.
Where does it say the Bible has everything we need? Is this a quote from either the Son or the Father?
Everything that we can get that is verifiable is incredibly important. Do any of you claim to understand the full Word of God?
Do you not think God finds great joy in seeing his children strive to learn more about him and work their way through His Book of Life that is an absolute masterwork epic of absolutely everything found in this world of ours…history, poetry, science, physics, astronomy, biology, our genealogy, the great stories of our forebears conquests and tragedies, and everything between…it’s prophetic, it’s profound it’s essentially perfect. It’s suoernatural. It is exactly what should have been sent out into space for some (likely non existent) alien species to find as opposed to that gold plate with a song from the 50s and some piddily bits of info about the nature of our biology and whatever was etched on that was wholly inadequate relative to THE CREATORS OWN WRITINGS…it’s holographic and geometric in the way it’s structured infromationally…
And come to these discoveries and revelations that reveal to us the amazing and unbelievable intellect and OVERALL ZENITHAL ABILITIES AND PROFOUNDLY DEEP HEART??
Do you not think that he’s left this unspeakably incredible gift and hidden and coded the information the way he did so that we could have a great time figuring it out while at the same time getting to know our Father and start chipping away at the Big Questions? He’s our Dad. He loves and we love it and it’s brilliant.
Mark my words (they’re your Fathers words spoken through me more accurately…in that he allows us to understand and learn what we do. This is truth and remembering this is the best way to become humbled)
Mark these words: Soon, and not long from now people are going to wake up to the revelation of what this Book truly is and who we truly are how lucky we are, above all how seriously lucky we are to have a God that is as reasonable, logical and Kind as we do. I don’t think the Workd understands this in the slightest right now but there is going to be a dawn like we have never even imagined possible and it’s on the horizon.
(I sincerely mean this I don’t say it to win Gods favour)
Truly, Thank you Father.
I say this as a son to a Father. Because simply, and amazingly, that is the naked truth of the matter, and I cannot believe how lucky those of us who have been blessed with the ability to truly see and the wisdom to recognize this truly are.
I got off track. Right right. Of course it’s significant it’s perfectly significant.
I’m willing to argue it’s significantly significant in fact. God (time) will tell I suppose.
What about the centurion who’s chariot axle broke ? The bible doesn’t mention that at all, not even his license plate number.
I love what you wrote, I have been given beautiful insights as well. It is like a beautiful ray of sunshine to see it coming from another
The good thief that was on Jesus’ right side, who went to paradise is DIMAS. The bad thief on Jesus’ left side that went to hell is GESTAS.
Doesn’t it say that we shall live by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. That seems to be saying to me that everything we need is in the bible. Jesus said that. Its quoted in Deuteronomy also.
2 Peter 1:3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:
2 Tim 3:16-17
16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
17 That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
God is Everything we need. He is the Word. He is the Way, The truth, and the Life. If God is everything we need then his Word is everything we need, for he is the Word. I would be careful not to say differently. We may not understand it yet its there for us. Think of it like this, the recipe we are making is the recipe yet if we alter it or change it then we can not blame the recipe. We were the ones who changed it.
God’s divine power has given us everything we need to live a truly righteous life through our knowledge of the one who called us to share in his own glory and goodness.
John 14:6
6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
If Jesus is the Word then the only way is through the word which is everything we need. The Word is the way.
Phil 4:19
19 But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
If God shall supply ALL your needs, then If HE is the WORD then the WORD shall supply all your needs.
Matt 6:31-33
31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?
32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.
33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
Your Father knows what you have need of. All the things you need will be added. That’s all that is in the Kingdom. The kingdom consists of the KING which is the WORD.
I would have to say that the WORD hints so much more in supplying what we need. The bible has all that we will need. More than enough. Supplied, Inspired, Word of God. I sure do not understand it all, yet I know that it has everything we need in it. It is not just a book laying on the shelf, it is a living book laying on the shelf which wants to get in our hearts.
I am not trying to argue this, when I saw it said that the bible doesn’t say it has everything we need it just didn’t settle well with me. The song says ‘He’s all I need, He’s All I need, Jesus is all I need.” He satisfies, My needs supplied…….
Bless you my Brother Adam for all you do for him.
Yah! Nks, 4 the Answers
The names of the thieves is of little importance. Their symbolism is very important.
The one who believed in Jesus was told by Jesus we shall meet again, or words to that effect, soon. His faith in the purpose behind why Jesus walked the face of the earth doing the work of the Father was not lost on that thief. He admits he deserves to die at the hands of man. Give unto Ceaser. He also professed that Jesus did not deserve to die at the hands of Ceaser because he always did the work of the Father.
Now that thief that was saved by Jesus is important for all of us. We won’t be perfect on earth. We cannot. Listen to almost every damn preacher of the word and we all are sinners. We cannot go a month without our pastor, preacher, spiritual leader claiming we are sinners even after we have been saved. We are all useless people. None or worthy of any damn thing. Jesus told that thief that in the eyes of God, he had worth regardless of what the will of man had to say about that thief. He was on the cross to die for his failings as man so deemed. But he had worth in the eyes of God to be saved for all eternity. I want God to say I have worth.
The other guy who mocked Jesus is going to be denied entrance into heaven. He denounced God. When Jesus was right in his face, the living Word, he denounced that Word as meaningless to him. God had Satan in his ranks at one time and Satan tried to usurp God’s rightful place. God doesn’t need more Satans in heaven.
We have the potential to be either thief. We have a choice. Will we be known by Jesus or not is not a question but a choice. What we do on this rock is of little consequence. Who we choose to follow is of great consequence in Heaven.
So who is the names of the thief it is all of us for all of us will be one or the other.
The word of God is Eternal.so excited and fuitful to humanity.
The Thieves On there cross, have all our names…That shows where they came from. THE names they are given, DIMAS and
GESTAS, represent where their forgiven souls starts… And their new hour begins..
In the bible everything has a time and a place.. God puts everything in our path, for a reason..
Lord thank you for leading me to this good news about the two robbers
Wow classic.I never believed that i will get to their names
The Bible sends us to other references the chronicles of the books of the kings of Israel and Judah.proverbs tells us to seek knowledge. While I don’t put a lot of stock in Nicodemus he possibly could be right. God does not tell us that everything except the Bible is wrong just be very critical about everything else
Are we really wise to say that G0D made mistakes?? Plis think twice and then say so..many have been looking and searching for the names of the two thieves but now we’ve seen a light cos we are told.