Forgiven but not accepted

Two thieves got a chance to share their pains with the Son of God. Both tried to manipulate him by their old nature by challenging him to save himself and save them, if he is the Christ. (Matt 27:44).
Jesus wanted to save them but he does not have to save himself. Jesus, being a judge have complete rights to forgive.

Jesus FORGAVE them but could not ACCEPT them into paradise. But was waiting eagerly to see if they would take a further step. Somehow the one of them realized and said, "Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom." Jesus said, a big yes to him. This thief utilized the chance. It is not just a chance, it was the only chance. It was the last chance. He was ACCEPTED.The other one, "even seeing all this" happening before his very eyes, did not ask God to remember him, but was thinking, "Jesus, seeing all this pain i am going through, did not ask me to come." What a chance he missed out.

Sharing pains with Jesus will lead us to share throne with Jesus. If we die with him we live with him. But if we suffer with him, we will rule with him. 2Tim. 2:12.