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Luke 23:43 — comma placement debate: "today" with Jesus or delayed until resurrection?

20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 7) 00:32:41 – 00:34:13

Question from Hot Wax 93 about the comma in Luke 23:43 (thief on the cross)

Luke 23:43: "Truly I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise." Mortalists (soul sleep advocates) argue the comma belongs after "today" making Jesus say "I'm telling you today" not "you will be with me today." Mike argues this is an invalid reading. Greek has no commas — the grammar must be analyzed contextually. The English comma placement reflects the natural grammar of the Greek.

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