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Luke 23:43
- Punctuated correctly in English, Luke 23:43 reads, “Assuredly, I say to you today, you will be with Me in Paradise.” In this verse, Jesus did not make a promise that He failed to keep; rather, He stressed that when Paradise comes to the earth, the thief will be there with Him.
Matthew 27:38-44. King James Version. 38 Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left. 39 And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads, 40 And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself.
- Luke 23:39-43 NIV
“Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same...
- Luke 23:39-43 NIV
- Consider The Context of Christ’s Statement to The Thief on The Cross
- The Broader Context of What The Bible Teaches
- What Did Christ mean, “Today”?
- A Misplaced Comma Changes The Meaning
One of the principles of studying the Bible is to read a verse in its context and then in the broader context of the entire Bible. Therefore, the meaning of this verse must agree with John 3:13, which states that no one (except for Christ) has ascended into heaven. We also read that “the Scripture cannot be broken” (John 10:35). Whenever there is a...
The broader context of the Bible tells us that the Kingdom refers to the rule of God’s government over the entire earth, with Christ as its King. Who will enter that Kingdom? The “sheep” of His flock will inherit the Kingdom at the return of Christ (Matthew 25:31-34; Daniel 7:27). Human mortal beings cannot inherit that Kingdom—one must be changed ...
Did Jesus Himself enter “Paradise” that day? By His own mouth, He was in the grave for the next three days and three nights.We also need to answer this question: Did Jesus Himself enter “Paradise” that day? By His own mouth, He was in the grave for the next three days and three nights (Matthew 12:40). His soul remained in Sheol, or the grave, for t...
What, then, is the accurate way to understand Christ’s statement to the thief on the cross? As we have seen, the New King James Version reads, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” However, the Greek text of the Scriptures has no punctuation. Translators, in trying to smooth out the text, add punctuation. In this case, t...
Apr 26, 2022 · What Did Jesus Mean When He Told the Thief "Today You Will Be with Me in Paradise"? Cally Logan Author of The Wallflower That Bloomed. Updated Apr 26, 2022. On the hill of Calvary,...
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Nov 13, 2024 · John narrates that Jesus died before the robbers (John 19:32–34). This means that the repentant thief was able to observe everything that happened when Jesus was on the cross, including His cry: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do” (Luke 23:34).
Nov 29, 2022 · Jesus' words to the thief on the cross, "today you will be with me in paradise," may be the most shocking thing he said on Good Friday. Can we really receive salvation at the very last minute? Here's what we know about the thief on the cross, and what Jesus' words meant.
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“Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? 41 We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” 42 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. ”
