32 There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death. 33 And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. 34 [a]Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.”
Luke 23:32-34
Jesus is crucified with two criminals, accepting the punishment for all of our sin at once. Even from the cross on that day upon Calvary, he continued to lead us. Back in Luke 6:27-28, Jesus taught us to love our enemies, do good for those who hate us, bless those who curse us, and pray for those who spitefully use us.
27 “But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you.
Luke 6:27-28
Even on this day He taught. “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” He openly asked God to forgive everyone responsible for where He was there and then, as he took on all of our sin. He loved us, did good for us, blessed us, and prayed for us. He was dying to save the very souls that hung Him on the cross and none of them even knew it.
Within all that pain and torture, He remained focused on the Father, and because of that we have salvation through Him.