::The usage of "paradise" referred to a mental state rather than literal Heaven? Interesting analysis; I wonder if the choice of recorded words corresponding to the translated term has some relevance to Luke's perspective as a Greek Gentile. And Jesus did say in {{bibleref|John|16|33}} that in Him one may find peace; the thief on the cross, despite being in physical torment as he died, repented out of faith and sought a place in Heaven, which Jesus assured. —[[User:LT|<code><span style="background:#FF8181">'''LT'''</span></code>]] '''''[[User talk:LT|<sup>(Matthew 26:52)</sup>]]''''' Monday, 22:14, February 5, 2023 (EST) | ::The usage of "paradise" referred to a mental state rather than literal Heaven? Interesting analysis; I wonder if the choice of recorded words corresponding to the translated term has some relevance to Luke's perspective as a Greek Gentile. And Jesus did say in {{bibleref|John|16|33}} that in Him one may find peace; the thief on the cross, despite being in physical torment as he died, repented out of faith and sought a place in Heaven, which Jesus assured. —[[User:LT|<code><span style="background:#FF8181">'''LT'''</span></code>]] '''''[[User talk:LT|<sup>(Matthew 26:52)</sup>]]''''' Monday, 22:14, February 5, 2023 (EST) |