Common English Bible

Luke 23:42-47 Common English Bible (CEB)

42. Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom."

43. Jesus replied, "I assure you that today you will be with me in paradise."

44. It was now about noon, and darkness covered the whole earth until about three o’clock,

45. while the sun stopped shining. Then the curtain in the sanctuary tore down the middle.

46. Crying out in a loud voice, Jesus said, "Father, into your hands I entrust my life." After he said this, he breathed for the last time.

47. When the centurion saw what happened, he praised God, saying, "It’s really true: this man was righteous."