And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
And {G2532} Jesus {G2424} said {G2036} unto him {G846}, Verily {G281} I say {G3004} unto thee {G4671}, To day {G4594} shalt thou be {G2071} with {G3326} me {G1700} in {G1722} paradise {G3857}.
Yeshua said to him, “Yes! I promise that you will be with me today in Gan-‘Eden.”
And Jesus said to him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”
And he said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To-day shalt thou be with me in Paradise.
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Revelation 2:7
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God. -
Psalms 50:15
And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me. -
1 Timothy 1:15
This [is] a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. -
1 Timothy 1:16
Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting. -
Luke 19:10
For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost. -
Psalms 32:5
I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah. -
John 14:3
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, [there] ye may be also.
Luke 23:43 captures one of the most profound and comforting statements uttered by Jesus from the cross, offering an incredible glimpse into His divine authority and boundless grace. This verse is part of the crucifixion narrative, a pivotal moment in Christian theology.
Context
This powerful declaration is made during Jesus' crucifixion, a scene of immense suffering and public humiliation. Flanked by two criminals, one on His right and one on His left, Jesus endures the agony of the cross. While one malefactor mocked Him, the other, often called the "penitent thief," displayed a remarkable act of faith. He rebuked his companion, acknowledged his own just condemnation, and then turned to Jesus, saying, "Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom." It is to this repentant heart that Jesus responds with the promise of paradise.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
Practical Application
Luke 23:43 offers profound comfort and instruction for believers today: