36. Then they sat down and were guarding Him there.
37. Above His head they put up the charge against Him in writing:THIS IS JESUSTHE KING OF THE JEWS.
38. Then two criminals were crucified with Him, one on the right and one on the left.
39. Those who passed by were yelling insults at Him, shaking their heads
40. and saying, “The One who would demolish the sanctuary and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross! ”
41. In the same way the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, mocked Him and said,
42. “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself! He is the King of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him.
43. He has put His trust in God; let God rescue Him now — if He wants Him! For He said, ‘I am God’s Son.’ ”
44. In the same way even the criminals who were crucified with Him kept taunting Him.