Two men are crucified at the same time as Jesus, one on his right and one on his left, which the Gospel of Mark interprets as fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah 53:12 ("And he was numbered with the transgressors"). Both of these men spoke evil against Jesus at first, but then something happened we should note.
When we are in a close knit relationship with someone, others may say we are "Thick as Thieves." A relationship that seems inseparable, where you do everything together and are somewhat secretive. So, in everything you do, good or bad, you do it together.
These men, the Bible tells us, are thieves, and "honor among thieves" states: among them, there is a trustworthiness within a group that is not considered trustworthy by outsiders. In other words, criminals observe a twisted moral code of honor in that they do not do anything harmful to their partners in crime. The basic concept has existed in many different languages worldwide for centuries.
But when the pressure is on and push comes to shove, thieves turn on each other like wild animals. That is why we have a contrasting proverb that states there is "no honor among thieves." Why? A thief can not be trusted even by other thieves! Believe it or not, most people will seek what is best for them to suit their current situation.
But many people go their separate ways when their journey together leads them to the cross of Christ. Because to continue the must agree. (Amos 3:3) Jesus said, "Do not think that I came to bring peace on earth. I did not come to bring peace but a sword. For I have come to 'set a man against his father, a daughter against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law'; and a man's enemies will be those of his own household.' He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me. He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it. (Matthew 10:34–39)
References:
Matthew 10:34–39
Galatians 3:13
Mark 8:33
Matthew 27:54
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