The Crucifixion

Matthew 27

32 And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name; him they compelled to bear his cross {Gr. stauros – stake}. 33 And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, the place of a skull, 34 they gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall; and when he had tasted of it, he would not drink. 35 And they crucified him and parted his garments, casting lots, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my raiment did they cast lots. 36 And sitting down they watched him there 37 and set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS. 38 Then there were two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand and another on the left. 39 And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads 40 and saying, Thou that wouldst destroy the temple and build it in three days, save thyself. If thou art the Son of God, come down from the cross {Gr. stauros – stake}. 41 Likewise also the princes of the priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said, 42 He saved others; he cannot save himself. If he is the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross {Gr. stauros – stake}, and we will believe 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 also, who were crucified with him, reproached him with the same.

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