37. They said, “If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself!”
38. Above him was a sign that said, “This is the King of the Jews.”
39. One of the criminals hanging there also insulted Jesus by saying, “Aren't you the Messiah? Save yourself and save us!”
40. But the other criminal told the first one off, “Don't you fear God? Aren't you getting the same punishment as this man?
41. We got what was coming to us, but he didn't do anything wrong.”
42. Then he said to Jesus, “Remember me when you come into power!”