What does Luke 23:40 mean?

Luke 23:40 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Luke 23:40 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?

38And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

39And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.

40But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?

41And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.

42And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.

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