Matthew 27

The Crucifixion

32As they went out, they came upon a man from Cyrene named Simon and forced him to carry Jesus’ cross. 33They came to a place called Golgotha, which means “Place of a Skull.” 34They offered Jesus wine mixed with gall. After tasting it, he refused to drink. 35After crucifying him, they divided his clothes by casting lots. 36Then they sat down and kept watch over him there. 37Above his head they placed the written charge against him: “This is Jesus, the king of the Jews.” 38Two bandits were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left.

39Those passing by insulted him, shaking their heads 40and saying, “You who would destroy the sanctuary and rebuild it in three days, save yourself! If you are God’s Son, come down from the cross!” 41Likewise the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, mocked him, saying, 42“He saved others; he cannot save himself! He is the king of Israel. Let him come down from the cross now, and we will believe in him. 43He trusts in God. Let God rescue him now, if he wants him, for he said, ‘I am God’s Son.’” 44The bandits crucified with him also insulted him in the same way.