The Crucifixion (Mark 15:22 *, Matthew 27:33 *).

Luke 23:34. Though not found in the best MSS. (cf. Luke 22:43 f.), this may be a piece of genuine Gospel tradition, and certainly represents the spirit of Jesus. Cf. p. 669 and Acts 7:60. The prayer includes Romans and Jews alike.

Luke 23:36 seems to combine Mark 15:23 and Mark 15:36. The discrimination between the two criminals (Dysmas and Gestus according to the Latin Acts of Pilate) executed with Jesus is peculiar to Lk.

Luke 23:40. Does not even fear (of God, before whom you and He are about to appear) hold you back from this new sin of mocking God's anointed?

Luke 23:42. in thy kingdom, or with thy kingdom, i.e. when Thou comest to reign.

Luke 23:43. Paradise, lit. a garden with fruit trees, e.g. Eden; hence a region of heaven regarded by the later Jews as in or just above the third heaven (2 Corinthians 12:2; 2 Corinthians 12:4). The suppliant receives more than he asks; this very day he shall have the society of Jesus in a realm of joy and peace.

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