The dying thief illustrates that anyone who turns to Jesus in faith—even at the last breath—receives the same immediate, irrevocable promise: “Today you will be with Me in Paradise.”

Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

Feb 3, 2025 · For example, in Luke 23, one of the thieves crucified next to Jesus says, “‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.’ Jesus answered him, ‘I tell you the truth, today …

Luk 23:43 And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” Many people believe Jesus was saying, “I will be with you in heaven today”. But is this really the case? …

But before twilight, he will find himself in paradise, with Jesus. His sins forgiven, his wounds healed, and his heart cleansed of all evil, he will know with certainty that Jesus is the Christ.

Aug 31, 2020 · “Jesus answered him, ‘Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.’” The narrative in which this statement falls is one of the most amazing in the written chronicle of Jesus.

But in all this, the one thing that Jesus chose to mention to the repentant thief on the cross (if you can only say one thing, what do you say?): "You will be with me today."

Mar 15, 2023 · However, when Jesus told this thief today, you will be with me in paradise, this man, in his last moments, crossed over from eternal condemnation to eternal life.

43 And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.” In Luke chapter 23, we find Jesus hanging on the cross at Golgotha, crucified between two criminals. The scene is one …

Nov 8, 2021 · Murray J. Harris explains what Jesus may have meant when he told the thief on the cross, “Today you will be with Me in Paradise."