The thief on the cross did not LABOR...
Heavy sigh.
Here’ a clue. Where was Christ’s spirit from his death until his resurrection? Read 1 Peter 3:18-20 and 1 Peter 4:6.
If you understood the scriptures, you would know that the thief was not with Christ in heaven that day.
When Christ appeared to Mary outside the open tomb (three days AFTER His crucifixion/death), what did he say to her when she rushed toward him?
John 20:17
Jesus saith unto her, Touch me not; FOR I AM NOT YET ASCENDED TO MY FATHER: but go to my brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto my Father, and your Father; and to my God, and your God.
Now, if the thief was in “heaven” with Christ that very day as you claim, why did Christ tell Mary he had not yet ascended to his Father?
The answer is 1 Peter 3:18-20 and 1 Peter 4:6.
Best wishes.