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Luke 23:34-44
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Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, because they don't know what they are doing." 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."
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But the other criminal stopped him and said, "You should fear God! You are getting the same punishment he is.
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We are punished justly, getting what we deserve for what we did. But this man has done nothing wrong."
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Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom."
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Jesus said to him, "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise."
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It was about noon, and the whole land became dark until three o'clock in the afternoon,
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Scripture taken from the New Century Version. Copyright © 1987, 1988, 1991 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.