Did Christ err when He told the thief on the cross that he would be in paradise the day Christ died?

 If Christ did not go to heaven until at least 3 days after His death, how can the thief be in paradise the day Christ died?

Luke 23:43

ESV - ⁴³ And he said to him, "Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.

Clarify • Share • Report • Asked January 23 2021 • Jack Gutknecht