Luke 23:42
And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.
Cross-references
Luke 23:51 describes Joseph of Arimathea waiting for the kingdom; the thief asks to be remembered in that same kingdom.
Luke 12:8 assures that the Son of Man will acknowledge those who confess Him. The thief's public confession on the cross exemplifies this.
In Luke 18:13, the tax collector pleads for mercy — like the thief, a humble sinner asking for grace.
Luke 13:28 describes weeping when excluded from the kingdom; the thief's request highlights his inclusion instead.
Luke 24:26 explains that the Christ must suffer before entering glory. The thief's request for remembrance in Jesus' kingdom looks to that glory after suffering.
Acts 16:31 declares that believing in Jesus brings salvation — the thief's plea is precisely that saving faith in action.
1 John 5:11-13 promises eternal life to those who believe in the Son. The thief's faith leads to Jesus' promise of paradise in the next verse.
1 Corinthians 6:11 says former sinners are washed and justified — the thief's experience is a vivid example of this cleansing.
1 Corinthians 6:10 lists sins that exclude from God's kingdom — the thief's salvation shows grace overcomes even such a past.
Romans 10:9-14 promises salvation to all who call on Jesus' name — the thief's cry 'remember me' is that very calling.
In Daniel 7:14, the Son of Man is given an everlasting kingdom — the thief's request hinges on Jesus coming into that predicted kingdom.
In Daniel 7:13, the Son of Man comes with clouds to receive dominion — the thief asks to be remembered when Jesus enters that very kingdom.
In Isaiah 53:10-12, the Suffering Servant intercedes for transgressors — the thief's plea for remembrance aligns with Christ's role as intercessor for sinners.
Psalm 106:4 is the cry 'Remember me' the thief echoes — a plea for God's saving favor on His people.
In Genesis 40:14, Joseph, a suffering servant, is asked by a prisoner to remember him when exalted — a type of Christ and the thief's plea.
In 1 Peter 1:11, prophets predicted Christ's sufferings and subsequent glories — the thief sees His suffering and asks for remembrance in that glory.
In 1 John 5:1, believing Jesus is the Christ means being born of God. The thief's confession of Jesus as King implies that belief.
Acts 20:21 summarizes repentance and faith in Jesus — the thief exemplifies both by his request and acknowledgment.
Romans 10:10 links heart belief and mouth confession to righteousness and salvation, reflecting the thief's belief and request.
1 Peter 2:6 promises that believers in Christ will not be put to shame — the thief's acceptance vindicates this promise.