This was granted because even at the hour of his death, the criminal had expressed his faith in Jesus, recognizing Him for who He was (Luke 23:42).
Ipinagkaloob ito sa kanya dahil sa harap ng kanyang napipintong kamatayan, nagpahayag ang kriminal ng pananampalataya kay Hesus at kinilala niya kung sino Siya (Lukas 23:42).