There were two thieves at the cross. Both the same. Both malefactors. Both wicked sinners. One perished in the darkness. And one heard the voice of Jesus Christ in love, grace and mercy in the gospel. And was given faith to believe in him. Because he was one of the little ones that Christ loved to the end. Luke 23 tells us one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him saying. If thou be Christ save thyself and us. But the other answering rebuked him saying. Dost not thou fear God seeing thou art in the same condemnation. and we indeed justly. For we received the due reward of our deeds, but this man hath done nothing amiss.