Luke 23:39–43KJV

“And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.”

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Jesus grants mercy to the thief before the new-covenant gospel is preached after the resurrection.

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The thief appeals to Jesus while both are crucified.

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The event occurs before the death, burial, resurrection, and post-resurrection commission are completed.

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Luke 23:39–43

Luke 24:46–47

Acts 2:37–38

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Luke 24:46–47

The risen Christ connects the completed gospel to repentance and remission preached in his name.

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Luke 24:46–47

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Luke 24:46–47