Luke 23:40-41

Luke 23:40-41

[40] But  the other  answering  rebuked  him,  not  thou  fear  God,  seeing  in  the same  condemnation?  [41] And  indeed  justly;  for  we receive  the due reward  of our  deeds:  but  this man  hath done  nothing  amiss. 

What does Luke 23:40-41 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Matthew and Mark wrote that both criminals railed at Jesus ( Matthew 27:44; Mark 15:32). Luke focused on the repentance of the second one. This man did believe that Jesus was the Messiah ( Luke 23:42). He therefore viewed the blasphemy of his compatriot as worthy of divine judgment on top of human condemnation. He admitted His own guilt (cf. Luke 18:13-14) and did not try to excuse His acts. He went further and even defended Jesus" innocence.