17. And they clothe him with purple, and platting a crown of thorns, they put it on him;
18. and they began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!
19. And they smote his head with a reed, and spat upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him.
20. And when they had mocked him, they took off from him the purple, and put on him his garments. And they lead him out to crucify him.
21. And they compel one passing by, Simon of Cyrene, coming from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to go with them, that he might bear his cross.
22. And they bring him unto the place Golgotha, which is, being interpreted, The place of a skull.
23. And they offered him wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not.
24. And they crucify him, and part his garments among them, casting lots upon them, what each should take.
25. And it was the third hour, and they crucified him.
26. And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
27. And with him they crucify two robbers; one on his right hand, and one on his left.
28. And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was reckoned with transgressors.
29. And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ha! Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days,
30. save thyself, and come down from the cross.
31. In like manner also the chief priests mocking him among themselves with the scribes said, He saved others; himself he cannot save.