Luke 23:32-44

Two others, who were criminals, were led away to be executed with him. When 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. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them. They don’t know what they’re doing.”  Meanwhile, the soldiers divided his clothes among themselves by throwing dice. The 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!” The soldiers also made fun of him. They would go up to him, offer him some vinegar, and say, “If you’re the king of the Jews, save yourself!” A written notice was placed above him. It said, “This is the king of the Jews.” One of the criminals hanging there insulted Jesus by saying, “So you’re really the Messiah, are you? Well, save yourself and us!” But 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? Our punishment is fair. We’re getting what we deserve. But this man hasn’t done anything wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you enter your kingdom.” Jesus said to him, “I can guarantee this truth: Today you will be with me in paradise.” Around noon darkness came over the entire land and lasted until three in the afternoon.