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|The Crucifixion : The Death of Jesus on the Cross As they came
out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name, and they
compelled him to go with them, that he might carry his cross.
They came to a place called "Golgotha," that is to say, "The
place of a skull." They gave him sour wine to drink mixed with
gall. When he had tasted it, he would not drink. When they had
crucified him, they divided his clothing among them, casting
lots, and they sat and watched him there. They set up over his
head the accusation against him written, "THIS IS JESUS, THE
KING OF THE JEWS." Then there were two robbers crucified with
him, one on his right hand and one on the left. Those who passed
by blasphemed him, wagging their heads, and saying, "You who
destroy the temple, and build it in three days, save yourself!
If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross!" Likewise
the chief priests also mocking,