Luke 23:41 bbe — And with reason; for we have the right reward of our acts, but this man has done nothing wrong.

Bible in Basic English

"And with reason; for we have the right reward of our acts, but this man has done nothing wrong."

— Luke 23:41, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 23 — Context

38

And these words were put in writing over him, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

39

And one of the evil-doers on the cross, with bitter feeling, said to him, Are you not the Christ? Get yourself and us out of this.

40

But the other, protesting, said, Have you no fear of God? for you have a part in the same punishment,

41

And with reason; for we have the right reward of our acts, but this man has done nothing wrong.

42

And he said, Jesus, keep me in mind when you come in your kingdom.

43

And he said to him, Truly I say to you, Today you will be with me in Paradise.

44

And it was now about the sixth hour; and all the land was dark till the ninth hour;

Luke 23:41 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 23:41 say?
Luke 23:41 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And with reason; for we have the right reward of our acts, but this man has done nothing wrong.”
Where is Luke 23:41 in the Bible?
Luke 23:41 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 23, verse 41.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 23:41.
What translation should I read Luke 23:41 in?
Luke 23:41 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 23:41?
Luke 23:41 reads (BBE): “And with reason; for we have the right reward of our acts, but this man has done nothing wrong.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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