Crucified between Two Criminals
32 Two others-criminals-were also led away to be executed with Him.
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When they arrived at the place called The Skull, they crucified Him there, along with the criminals, one on the right and one on the left. [
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Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, because they do not know what they are doing." ] And they divided His clothes and cast lots.
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The people stood watching, and even the leaders kept scoffing: "He saved others; let Him save Himself if this is God's Messiah, the Chosen One!"
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The soldiers also mocked Him. They came offering Him sour wine
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and said, "If You are the King of the Jews, save Yourself!"
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An inscription was above Him: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS
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Then one of the criminals hanging there began to yell insults at Him: "Aren't You the Messiah? Save Yourself and us!"
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But the other answered, rebuking him: "Don't you even fear God, since you are undergoing the same punishment?
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We are punished justly, because we're getting back what we deserve for the things we did, but this man has done nothing wrong."
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Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom!"
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And He said to him, "I assure you: Today you will be with Me in paradise."