Luke
“And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.”
Luke 23:42
Luke 23:42 (KJV) speaks to salvation, dying, and God's mercy — words set in Luke, the Gospel with careful attention to the lowly and the lost. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”
John 3:17“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:21“I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.”
Luke 15:7“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16“Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.”
Acts of the Apostles 4:12“But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”
Matthew 9:13
Common questions
What does Luke 23:42 mean?
In the King James Version, Luke 23:42 reads: "And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom." The verse speaks to salvation, dying, and God's mercy. To read it well, take it in the flow of Luke 23 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Luke 23:42 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom." is Luke 23:42 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Luke chapter 23.
What are some related Bible verses to Luke 23:42?
Verses that sit beside Luke 23:42 include John 3:17, Matthew 1:21, and Luke 15:7. Reading them alongside Luke 23:42 deepens the theme of salvation.
How can I pray with Luke 23:42?
Read Luke 23:42 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.