Pentecost Season · Christ the King · Year C

Luke 23:35-43

The Criminal on the Cross

November 26, 2028

Christ Crucified Between the Two Thieves (The Three Crosses), Rembrandt van Rijn — **Christ Crucified Between the Two Thieves (The Three Crosses)**, Rembrandt van Rijn, 1653Rembrandt, Christ Crucified Between the Two Thieves ("The Three Crosses") (1653) — Rijksmuseum / MFA Boston

Roman Lectionary

GospelLuke 23:35-43

First Reading2 Sam. 5:1-3

Responsorial PsalmPs. 122:1-2, 3-4a, 4b-5 (cf. 1)

Second ReadingCol. 1:12-20

Overview & Insights

"Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." (Luke 23:42)

Luke closes the Gospel's year with Jesus crucified between two criminals, mocked with the very title that is true of him, King. One dying man asks only to be remembered, and Jesus promises paradise that same day.

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Commentary

Luke 23 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik

David Guzik covers the mockery at the cross and the penitent criminal's request.

Luke 23 Commentary Precept Austin

A detailed word study on the crucifixion scene and Jesus' promise of paradise.

Luke 23:33 Commentaries BibleHub

Classic commentary on the crucifixion at Golgotha and the two criminals.

Luke 23 (Barnes' Notes) StudyLight

Barnes explains the meaning of "Paradise" in Jesus' promise to the criminal.

Commentary on Luke 23:33-43 Working Preacher

Reads the crucifixion as Luke's ironic coronation of the true king.

Luke 23:33-43 Center for Excellence in Preaching

A preaching-focused read on Christ's kingship revealed at the cross.

Background & Word Study

Luke 23:33 Interlinear BibleHub

The Greek text behind the crucifixion scene and the inscription over Jesus.

Luke, Chapters 10-24 BibleProject

An overview video covering the second half of Luke, including the crucifixion.

The Church Fathers

Catena on Luke 23 Catena

Patristic comment on the crucifixion and the penitent criminal, verse by verse.

Sermons & Reflections

Lectionary column for November 20, Reign of Christ C The Christian Century

An essay on Jesus' mercy toward the criminal on the margins.

Worship & Prayers

Reign of Christ, Proper 29, Year C The Lectionary Page

The full set of readings and collect for this Sunday in Anglican use.

Podcast

Sermon Brainwave: Christ the King / Reign of Christ Sunday Working Preacher

Luther Seminary faculty discuss the week's readings, including this Gospel.

Art & Music

Reign of Christ, Proper 29 (34), Year C: Art Index Vanderbilt

Artwork keyed to each of this Sunday's readings.

Study Hub

Christ King C Textweek

A hub of further commentary, sermons, and resource links for this Sunday.

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