The Crucifixion and the Two Thieves

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And there were also two others, malefactors, led with him to be put to death.

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And when they came unto the place which is called The skull, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand and the other on the left.

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And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And parting his garments among them, they cast lots.

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And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also scoffed at him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if this is the Christ of God, his chosen.

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And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, offering him vinegar,

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and saying, If thou art the King of the Jews, save thyself.

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And there was also a superscription over him, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

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And one of the malefactors that were hanged railed on him, saying, Art not thou the Christ? save thyself and us.

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But the other answered, and rebuking him said, Dost thou not even fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?

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And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.

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And he said, Jesus, remember me when thou comest in thy kingdom.

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And he said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To-day shalt thou be with me in Paradise.

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