The Crucifixion

32 As they went out, they found a Cyrenian man named Simon. They pressed him into service, forcing him to carry Jesus' cross. 33 When they came to a place called Golgotha (which means, “Place of the Skull”), 34 they gave Jesus [fn]sour wine to drink mixed with gall. But when he tasted it, he refused to drink it.

35 After crucifying him, they divided his garments among themselves by casting [fn]lots. 36 Then they sat down and kept watch over him there. 37 Over his head they placed the written charge against him, which read, “This is Jesus, the King of the Jews.” 38 Then two robbers were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left. 39 Those who passed by reviled him, shaking their heads 40 and saying, “Yoʋ who would destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yoʋrself. If yoʋ are the Son of God, come down from the cross!” 41 In the same way the chief priests [fn]also, along with the [fn]scribes, elders, and Pharisees, were mocking him, saying, 42 “He saved others, but he cannot save himself. [fn]If he is the king of Israel, let him come down now from the cross, and we [fn]will believe [fn]in him. 43 He has put his trust in God; let God deliver him now if he wants him, for he said, ‘I am the Son of God.’ ” 44 The robbers who were crucified with him were also reviling him in the same way.