Before you read, pay attention to this…
- Where it sits in the story
- After the Old Testament's promises; continued in Acts.
- Who it was written for
- Addressed to “Theophilus” and a largely Gentile Christian readership.
- Why it was written
- An ordered account so that readers may know the certainty of what they have been taught (Luke 1:3–4).
- Themes to notice
- Mercy to sinners and outsiders · Prayer · The Holy Spirit · Joy · Women disciples · The poor
Only part of this chapter is loaded in the development dataset (verses 33–43).
Tap a verse to understand it.
33And when they were come to the place which is called Calvary, they crucified him there; and the robbers, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. 34And Jesus said: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. But they, dividing his garments, cast lots. 39And one of those robbers who were hanged, blasphemed him, saying: If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. 40But the other answering, rebuked him, saying: Neither dost thou fear God, seeing thou art condemned under the same condemnation? 41And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this man hath done no evil. 42And he said to Jesus: Lord, remember me when thou shalt come into thy kingdom. 43And Jesus said to him: Amen I say to thee, this day thou shalt be with me in paradise.
Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition · Public Domain
After reading · Questions for reflection
- What did you notice for the first time?
- What does this passage show about God?
- What might it ask of you today?