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Luke 23

Luke 23:43

The Crucifixion · Luke 23:26–43
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Translations

Modern
And Jesus said to him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”
Traditional
And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
Literal
And He said to him, “Truly I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”
Latin
Et dixit illi Jesus: Amen dico tibi: hodie mecum eris in paradiso.

Original

Greek
English
And Jesus said to him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”

Notes

Luke 23:43

  • Jesus corrected the man by assuring him that today he would be vindicated in God’s presence (see also 2:11; 4:21; 5:26; 19:9).

  • Paradise: This word comes from a Persian word meaning "garden." It was used in Jewish literature for the garden of Eden and also for heaven, the place of eternal peace and joy for God’s people (see 2 Corinthians 12:4; Revelation 2:7; compare Luke 16:22–23; 2 Corinthians 5:8).

Theme notes and profiles

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Events

Parallels

Psalm 22:1–31 Matthew 27:32–44 Mark 15:21–32 John 19:16–27

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Dysmas Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Luke, Gospel of Paradise Passion Place of the Dead Seven Last Sayings of Jesus Sleep

Topics

Afterlife Answers To Prayer: Thief on the Cross Converts: The Thief on the Cross Dead (People): Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Death of the Righteous Death: Scenes of Death of Jesus Death: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Deceased Loved Ones Early Death Hades: The Realm (State) of the Dead Heaven: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Hell: The Place of Disembodied Spirits: Paradise Hell: The Place of Disembodied Spirits: Which Christ Visited Jesus, the Christ: Crucified (Just Outside Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Promises of, Prophetic Paradise: The Place of Glorified Spirits Prayer: Answered The Death of Saints: One Thief When we Die