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They spat on him, and took the stick and hit him over the head.
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When they had finished making fun of him, they took the robe off and put his own clothes back on him. Then they led him out to crucify him.
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As they were going out, they met a man from Cyrene named Simon, and the soldiers forced him to carry Jesus' cross.
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They came to a place called Golgotha, which means, "The Place of the Skull."
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There they offered Jesus wine mixed with a bitter substance; but after tasting it, he would not drink it.
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They crucified him and then divided his clothes among them by throwing dice.
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After that they sat there and watched him.
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Above his head they put the written notice of the accusation against him: "This is Jesus, the King of the Jews."
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Then they crucified two bandits with Jesus, one on his right and the other on his left.
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People passing by shook their heads and hurled insults at Jesus:
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"You were going to tear down the Temple and build it back up in three days! Save yourself if you are God's Son! Come on down from the cross!"
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