Luke 23:33–43

The Crucifixion—Matthew 27:31–44; Mark 15:20–32; John 19:16b–24

³³When they came to the place called The Skull, they crucified him. The criminals were also crucified, one on his right and the other on his left. 

³⁴Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them. They don’t know what they’re doing.”^b

Meanwhile, the soldiers divided his clothes among themselves by throwing dice. 

³⁵The people stood there watching. But the rulers were making sarcastic remarks. They said, “He saved others. If he’s the Messiah that God has chosen, let him save himself!” ³⁶The soldiers also made fun of him. They would go up to him, offer him some vinegar, ³⁷and say, “If you’re the king of the Jews, save yourself!” 

³⁸A written notice was placed above him. It said, “This is the king of the Jews.” 

Criminals Talk to Jesus

³⁹One of the criminals hanging there insulted Jesus by saying, “So you’re really the Messiah, are you? Well, save yourself and us!” 

⁴⁰But the other criminal scolded him: “Don’t you fear God at all? Can’t you see that you’re condemned in the same way that he is? ⁴¹Our punishment is fair. We’re getting what we deserve. But this man hasn’t done anything wrong.” 

⁴²Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you enter your kingdom.” 

⁴³Jesus said to him, “I can guarantee this truth: Today you will be with me in paradise.”