Zone1 What Jesus really said to the thief on the cross.

[Woodznutz]

"I say to you today, you will be with me in paradise."

Today.
Now, at this time.

Jesus was saying that "at this time" when things look so hopeless for the thief that there was a hopeful future for him.

"I'm telling you now, that things are going to be ok."

What child hasn't heard their parents say, "I'm telling you right now..." followed by a statement. For example,

"I'm telling you right now you are going to mow the lawn before you can go swimming."

Not that the kid had to mow the lawn "right now", but at some time before he would be allowed to go swimming.

 

[luiza]

Today.
Now, at this time.

Have you double checked?
We moved to BST this morning at 01.00.
But nobody told my Apple which is now one hour behind Paradise Time .

Or did he say
"Ignore my scowl . I am not really cross"