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GOSPELS (953) THE HOLY PASSION
pelled him to go with them and to carry the cross. They arrived at a place called Golgotha, which means, The place of a skull. They gave him sour wine mixed with gall to drink, but having tasted it, he would not drink. After crucifying him, they divided his clothing among them, casting lots. Then the soldiers sat and watched him. They placed above his head the accusation against him in these words, “THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.” Two rebels were also crucified with him, one on his right hand and one on the left. One of the criminals who hanged there be- gan to insult Jesus, saying, “If you are the Christ, save yourself and us as well!” But the other spoke up and rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same condem- nation? We indeed are punished justly, because we are receiving the due reward for our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong.” He then said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when you come in your Kingdom,” And Jesus said to him, “Amen, I tell you: today; you will be with me in Paradise.” Those who passed by blasphemed him, shaking their heads and saying, “You who would destroy the sanctuary and rebuild it in three days, save yourself! If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross!” Likewise, the chief priests