The Crucifixion of Jesus

Matthew 27

Matthew 27:32 But as they were going out, they came upon a man of Cyrene, named Simon, whom they compelled to take up his cross.

Matthew 27:33 And they arrived at the place which is called Golgotha, which is the place of Calvary.

Matthew 27:34 And they gave him wine to drink, mixed with gall. And when he had tasted it, he refused to drink it.

Matthew 27:35 Then, after they had crucified him, they divided his garments, casting lots, in order to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying: “They divided my garments among them, and over my vestment they cast lots.”

Matthew 27:36 And sitting down, they observed him.

Matthew 27:37 And they set his accusation above his head, written as: THIS IS JESUS, KING OF THE JEWS.

Matthew 27:38 Then two robbers were crucified with him: one on the right and one on the left.

Matthew 27:39 But those passing by blasphemed him, shaking their heads,

Matthew 27:40 and saying: “Ah, so you would destroy the temple of God and in three days rebuild it! Save your own self. If you are the Son of God, descend from the cross.”

Matthew 27:41 And similarly, the leaders of the priests, with the scribes and the elders, mocking him, said:

Matthew 27:42 “He saved others; he cannot save himself. If he is the King of Israel, let him descend now from the cross, and we will believe in him.

Matthew 27:43 He trusted in God; so now, let God free him, if he wills him. For he said, ‘I am the Son of God.’ ”

Matthew 27:44 Then, the robbers who were crucified with him also reproached him with the very same thing.