35 The soldiers nailed Jesus to a cross. They threw lots to decide who would get his clothes.
36 The soldiers sat there and continued watching him.
37 They put a sign above Jesus’ head with the charge against him written on it. The sign read: “THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.”
38 Two robbers were nailed to crosses beside Jesus, one on the right and the other on the left.
39 People walked by and insulted Jesus. They shook their heads,
40 saying, “You said you could destroy the Temple and build it again in three days. So save yourself! Come down from that cross, if you are really the Son of God!”
41 The leading priests, the teachers of the law, and the Jewish elders were also there. These men made fun of Jesus