41. We are being punished fairly. We are getting just what our actions call for. But this man hasn't done anything wrong."
42. Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom."
43. Jesus answered him, "What I'm about to tell you is true. Today you will be with me in paradise."
44. It was now about noon. The whole land was covered with darkness until three o'clock.
45. The sun had stopped shining. The temple curtain was torn in two.
46. Jesus called out in a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my very life." After he said this, he took his last breath.
47. The Roman commander saw what had happened. He praised God and said, "Jesus was surely a man who did what was right."
48. The people had gathered to watch that sight. When they saw what happened, they beat their chests and went away.