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23:34
Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.
23:35
The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.”
23:36
The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine.
23:37
“If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!”
23:38
Above Him was posted an inscription: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
23:39
One of the criminals who hung there heaped abuse on Him. “Are You not the Christ?” he said. “Save Yourself and us!”
23:40
But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same judgment?
23:41
We are punished justly, for we are receiving what our actions deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”
23:42
Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom!”
23:43
And Jesus said to him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”
23:44
It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over all the land until the ninth hour.
23:45
The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.
23:46
Then Jesus called out in a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit My Spirit.” And when He had said this, He breathed His last.
23:47
When the centurion saw what had happened, he gave glory to God, saying, “Surely this was a righteous man.”
23:48
And when all the people who had gathered for this spectacle saw what had happened, they returned home beating their breasts.
23:49
But all those who knew Jesus, including the women who had followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance watching these things.