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32 And as they came out, they found a man from Cyrene, named Simon. They compelled him to bear His cross.

33 And when they came to the place called Golgotha (that is to say, ‘Place of a Skull’)

34 They gave Him vinegar to drink, mixed with bitter herbs. And when He had tasted of it, He would not drink.

35 And when they had crucified Him, they parted His garments, and cast lots, so that which was spoken by the Prophet might be fulfilled, “They divided My garments among them, and cast lots for My clothing.”

36 And they sat and watched Him there.

37 They also wrote His charge over His head, ‘THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.’

38 And there were two thieves crucified with Him - one on the right hand, and another on the left.

39 And those who passed by reviled Him, wagging their heads,

40 and saying, “You who destroy the Temple, and build it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross!”

41 Likewise also the chief priests, mocking Him with the scribes and elders and Pharisees, said,

42 “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself! If He is the King of Israel, let Him now come down from the cross, and we will believe in Him!

43 He trusted in God, let Him deliver Him now, if He will have Him! For He said, I am the Son of God!”

44 The thieves who were crucified with Him also reviled Him.

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