Luke 23:43
And Jesus answered, “I tell you, this very day you will be with me in Paradise.”
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
In Context
42Jesus,” he went on, “do not forget me when you have come to your kingdom.”
Cross References
Psalms 32:5I began to acknowledge my sin, not concealing my guilt; and the moment I vowed to confess to the Lord my transgression, then you yourself did pardon the guilt of my sin. Selah
Micah 7:18Who is a God like you, forgiving iniquity and passing by the rebellion of the remnant of your people? He does not retain his anger forever, but is one who delights in mercy.
Luke 15:4“Who among you who has a hundred sheep, and has lost one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine out in the open country, and go after the lost sheep until he finds it?
Luke 19:10The Son of Man has come to search for those who are lost and to save them.”
Matthew Henry on Luke 23:33-44
The Crucifixion. 32 And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. 33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. 34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. 35 And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ,… Read the whole commentary →