On the Right and On the Left

Two unlikely men found themselves on each side of Jesus as he hung on the cross

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They crucified two rebels with him,
one on his right and one on his left.
—Mark 15:27

Earlier in his gospel, Marks tells the story of James and John, the sons of Zebedee. “Teacher,” they said to Jesus, “we want you to do for us whatever we ask” (Mk 10:35). My initial reaction is, “Come on, guys, stop being so childish! You know …