Luke 23:39-43

Luke 23:39-43

[39] And  one  of the malefactors  which were hanged  railed  on him,  saying,  thou  Christ,  save  thyself  and  [40] But  the other  answering  rebuked  him,  not  thou  fear  God,  seeing  in  the same  condemnation?  [41] And  indeed  justly;  for  we receive  the due reward  of our  deeds:  but  this man  hath done  nothing  amiss.  [42] And  unto Jesus,  when  thou comest  kingdom.  [43] And  said  unto him,  Verily  I say  To day  with  in  paradise. 

What does Luke 23:39-43 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

This is another incident that only Luke recorded. It reflects his interest in needy people receiving salvation from Jesus. This is such a dominant theme in Luke"s Gospel that one commentator concluded that this incident is the core of Luke"s crucifixion narrative. [1] The attitudes of the two criminals crucified with Jesus represent the two attitudes that lead to condemnation and salvation. The incident is also another testimony to Jesus" innocence, and it presents Him as the Savior even as He was dying.