48. One of them at once ran and grabbed a sponge. He soaked it in wine, then put it on a stick and held it up to Jesus.
49. Others said, “Wait! Let's see if Elijah will come and save him.”
50. Once again Jesus shouted, and then he died.
51. At once the curtain in the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth shook, and rocks split apart.
52. Graves opened, and many of God's people were raised to life.
53. Then after Jesus had risen to life, they came out of their graves and went into the holy city, where they were seen by many people.