Luke 23:32-43

New Century Version

³² There were also two criminals led out with Jesus to be put to death. ³³ When they came to a place called the Skull, the soldiers crucified Jesus and the criminals—one on his right and the other on his left. ³⁴ Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, because they don’t know what they are doing.”^[a]

The soldiers threw lots to decide who would get his clothes. ³⁵ The people stood there watching. And the leaders made fun of Jesus, saying, “He saved others. Let him save himself if he is God’s Chosen One, the Christ.”

³⁶ The soldiers also made fun of him, coming to Jesus and offering him some vinegar. ³⁷ They said, “If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself!” ³⁸ At the top of the cross these words were written: this is the king of the jews.

³⁹ One of the criminals on a cross began to shout insults at Jesus: “Aren’t you the Christ? Then save yourself and us.”

⁴⁰ But the other criminal stopped him and said, “You should fear God! You are getting the same punishment he is. ⁴¹ We are punished justly, getting what we deserve for what we did. But this man has done nothing wrong.” ⁴² Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”

⁴³ Jesus said to him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise.”^[b]