The Crucifixion

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And they forced one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and of Rufus, to take up his cross.

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And they bring him into the place called Golgotha, which being interpreted is, The place of Calvary.

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And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh. But he took it not.

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And crucifying him, they divided his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take.

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And it was the third hour: and they crucified him.

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And the inscription of his cause was written over: THE KING OF THE JEWS.

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And with him they crucify two thieves: the one on his right hand, and the other on his left.

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And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith: And with the wicked he was reputed.

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And they that passed by blasphemed him, wagging their heads and saying: Vah, thou that destroyest the temple of God and in three days buildest it up again:

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Save thyself, coming down from the cross.

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In like manner also the chief priests, mocking, said with the scribes one to another: He saved others; himself he cannot save.

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Let Christ the king of Israel come down now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him, reviled him.

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