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NASB | Luke 23:43 And He said to him, "Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in Paradise." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 23:43 Jesus said to him, "I assure you and most solemnly say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise." [2 Cor 12:4; Rev 2:7] |
Bible Question: 2 questions... Can anyone give me scripture reference of what was going on with Jesus during the 3 days after His death. And, did when did the saints of old allowed to enter Heaven? You always hear the Jesus entered hell to fight satan and it was my understanding that know one was in Heaven until Jesus' assention. Thanks |
Bible Answer: Hi Rholliday on another thread we've been discussing this somewhat. Luke 23:43 says Jesus told the thief that he would be with Him that day in Paradise. My take on that is Jesus had to go to Paradise Himself for the thief to be with Him there. And I believe he told those righteous saints that He was the Messiah they had hoped for. Matt. 27:52-53 says the graves of the righteous were opened and they appeard to many. My take on that one is those are the ones to whom Jesus preached and accepted what He said. I believe they went at that time to dwell in heaven after Jesus presented Himself to the Father. Any thoughts from others? Blessings Cheri |