39One of the criminals hanging there joined in the insults against Jesus. “Aren't you the Messiah?” he asked. “Then save yourself—and us too!”
40But the other criminal disagreed and argued with him, “Don't you fear God even when you're suffering the same punishment?” he asked.
41“For us the sentence is right since we're being punished for what we did, but this man didn't do anything wrong.”
42Then he said, “Jesus, please remember me when you come into your kingdom.”
43Jesus replied, “I promise you today you will be with me in paradise.”