Catholic Public Domain Version

Matthew 27:31-43 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

31. And after they had mocked him, they stripped him of the cloak, and clothed him with his own garments, and they led him away to crucify him.

32. But as they were going out, they came upon a man of Cyrene, named Simon, whom they compelled to take up his cross.

33. And they arrived at the place which is called Golgotha, which is the place of Calvary.

34. And they gave him wine to drink, mixed with gall. And when he had tasted it, he refused to drink it.

35. Then, after they had crucified him, they divided his garments, casting lots, in order to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying: "They divided my garments among them, and over my vestment they cast lots."

36. And sitting down, they observed him.

37. And they set his accusation above his head, written as: THIS IS JESUS, KING OF THE JEWS.

38. Then two robbers were crucified with him: one on the right and one on the left.

39. But those passing by blasphemed him, shaking their heads,

40. and saying: "Ah, so you would destroy the temple of God and in three days rebuild it! Save your own self. If you are the Son of God, descend from the cross."

41. And similarly, the leaders of the priests, with the scribes and the elders, mocking him, said:

42. "He saved others; he cannot save himself. If he is the King of Israel, let him descend now from the cross, and we will believe in him.

43. He trusted in God; so now, let God free him, if he wills him. For he said, 'I am the Son of God.' "