Jesus on the Cross ^(A)

²² They led Jesus to a place called Golgotha. This name means the place of the skull. ²³ They gave Him wine with something in it to take away the pain, but He would not drink it. ²⁴ When they had nailed Jesus to the cross, they divided His clothes by drawing names to see what each man should take.

²⁶ Over Jesus’ head they put in writing what they had against Him, THE KING OF THE JEWS.

The Two Robbers ^(A)

²⁷ They nailed two robbers on crosses beside Jesus. One was on His right side and the other was on His left side.

²⁹ Those who walked by shook their heads and laughed at Jesus. They said, “You were the One Who could destroy the house of God and build it again in three days. ³⁰ Save Yourself and come down from the cross.” ³¹ The head religious leaders and the teachers of the Law made fun of Him also. They said to each other, “He saved others but He cannot save Himself. ³² Let Christ, the King of the Jews, come down from the cross. We want to see it and then we will believe.” Those who were on the crosses beside Jesus spoke bad things to Him.