Luke 23:41

Luke 23:41 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.
• New International Version (NIV)We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong."
• New King James Version (NKJV)And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this Man has done nothing wrong.”

Context of Luke 23:41

39One of the criminals hanging there insulted Jesus by saying, “So you’re really the Messiah, are you? Well, save yourself and us!” 40But the other criminal scolded him: “Don’t you fear God at all? Can’t you see that you’re condemned in the same way that he is? Our punishment is fair. We’re getting what we deserve. But this man hasn’t done anything wrong.” 42Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you enter your kingdom.” 43Jesus said to him, “I can guarantee this truth: Today you will be with me in paradise.”

Luke 23:41 word by word

καὶ ἡμεῖς μὲν δικαίως, ἄξια γὰρ ὧν ἐπράξαμεν ἀπολαμβάνομεν· οὗτος δὲ οὐδὲν ἄτοπον ἔπραξεν.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• weἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• indeedμένmen · on the other handG3303
• justlyδικαίωςdikaiōs · rightlyG1346
• forγάρgar · forG1063
• we receiveἀπολαμβάνωapolambanō · to get backG618
• the due rewardἄξιοςaxios · worthyG514
• ·ὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• of our deedsπράσσωprassō · to do/requireG4238
• butδέde · thenG1161
• this manοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• nothingοὐδείςoudeis · noneG3762
• amissἄτοποςatopos · wrongG824

Cross-references for Luke 23:41

• Luke 15:18I’ll go at once to my father, and I’ll say to him, “Father, I’ve sinned against heaven and you.
• Leviticus 26:40“But if they confess their sins and the sins of their ancestors—the treacherous things they did to oppose me—
• Joshua 7:19Joshua said to Achan, “Son, give honor and praise to the Lord God of Israel! Tell me what you have done. Don’t hide anything from me.”
• 2 Chronicles 33:12When he experienced this distress, he begged the Lord his God to be kind and humbled himself in front of the God of his ancestors.
• Ezra 9:13“After all that has happened to us because of the evil things we have done and because of our overwhelming guilt, you, our God, have punished us far less than we deserve and have permitted a few of us to survive.
• Nehemiah 9:3They stood in their places, and for one-fourth of the day, ⌞they listened as⌟ the Book of the Teachings of the Lord their God was read, and for another fourth ⌞of the day⌟, they confessed their sins and worshiped the Lord their God.
• Daniel 9:4I prayed to the Lord my God. I confessed and said, “Lord, you are great and deserve respect as the only God. You keep your promise and show mercy to those who love you and obey your commandments.
• James 4:7So place yourselves under God’s authority. Resist the devil, and he will run away from you.
• 1 John 1:8If we say, “We aren’t sinful” we are deceiving ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
• Luke 22:69But from now on, the Son of Man will be in the honored position—the one next to God the Father on the heavenly throne.”
• Matthew 27:4He said, “I’ve sinned by betraying an innocent man.” They replied, “What do we care? That’s your problem.”
• 1 Peter 1:19Rather, the payment that freed you was the precious blood of Christ, the lamb with no defects or imperfections.

Commentaries on Luke 23:41

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 41Due reward of our deeds - The proper punishment for our crimes. They had been highwaymen, and it was just that they should die.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 32-43Verses 32-43 As soon as Christ was fastened to the cross, he prayed for those who crucified him. The great thing he died to purchase and procure for us, is the forgiveness of sin. This he prays for. Jesus was crucified between two thieves; in them were shown the different effects the cross of Christ would have upon the children of men in the preaching the gospel. One malefactor was hardened to the last. No troubles of themselves will change a wicked…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 4141. we ... justly, &c.--He owns the worst of his crimes and deserts, and would fain shame his fellow into the same. nothing amiss--literally, "out of place"; hence "unnatural"; a striking term here. Our Lord was not charged with ordinary crime, but only with laying claim to office and honors which amounted to blasphemy. The charge of treason had not even a show of truth, as Pilate told His enemies. In this defense then there seems more than meets the eye…Read the comment

Topics related to Luke 23:41

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Converts
• Death
• Jesus Continued
• Jesus, the Christ
• Resignation

In the dictionaries

• Certainly
• Commend
• Condemnation
• Crucify
• Gorgeous
• Humiliation of Christ
• Paradise
• Superscription
• Thieves, The two
• Amiss

Commentaries on Luke 23

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings