Matthew 27:33–44

The Crucifixion

^33aAnd when they came to a place called ^bGolgotha, which means Place of a Skull,

^34athey gave Him ^bwine to drink mixed with gall; and after tasting it, He was unwilling to drink.

³⁵And when they had crucified Him, ^athey divided up His garments among themselves by casting ¹lots.

³⁶And sitting down, they began to ^akeep watch over Him there.

³⁷And above His head they put up the charge against Him ¹which read, “^aTHIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.”

³⁸At that time two robbers were crucified with Him, one on the right and one on the left.

³⁹And those passing by were ¹hurling abuse at Him, ^awagging their heads

⁴⁰and saying, “^aYou who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! ^bIf You are the Son of God, come down from the cross.”

⁴¹In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders, were mocking Him and saying,

⁴²“^aHe saved others; ¹He cannot save Himself. ^bHe is the King of Israel; let Him now come down from the cross, and we will believe in Him.

⁴³“^aHe trusts in God; let God rescue Him now, if He ¹delights in Him; for He said, ‘I am the Son of God.’ ”

^44aThe robbers who had been crucified with Him were also insulting Him with the same words.