What does Luke 23:36 Mean?

Context Summary

Rulers, soldiers, and malefactors all heaped their insults on the dying Lord, little realizing that they were all included in the great love which was pouring itself out as the propitiation for the sins of the whole world. It may be that we shall have to share the same opprobrium, if we drink of His cup and are baptized with His baptism. But God will do for us as He did for Jesus; He will not leave our soul in the grave nor suffer His own to see corruption, Psalms 16:10.

The signs of renewal, wrought in the heart of the penitent thief, showed the sure work of the Holy Spirit. These were the fear of God, the sense of justice in His suffering, the confession of evil deeds, the recognition of our Lord's sinlessness and dignity, and the anticipation of His coming Kingdom. We may begin a day under the dull skies of earth and close it where there is no need of sun or moon. See Philippians 1:23; 2 Corinthians 5:6. For the rent veil, see Hebrews 10:20. Dying saints have often passed home with our Lord's last words on their lips, Psalms 31:5; Acts 7:59. [source]

Chapter Summary: Luke 23

¹  Jesus is accused before Pilate, and sent to Herod
⁸  Herod mocks him
¹²  Herod and Pilate become friends
¹³  Barabbas is desired of the people,
²⁴  and is released by Pilate, and Jesus is given to be crucified
²⁶  He tells the women, that lament him, the destruction of Jerusalem;
³⁴  prays for his enemies
³⁹  Two criminals are crucified with him
⁴⁶  His death
⁵⁰  His burial