21. And they forced one Simon a Cyrenian who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and of Rufus, to take up his cross.
22. And they bring him into the place called Golgotha, which being interpreted is, The place of Calvary.
23. And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh; but he took it not.
24. And crucifying him, they divided his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take.
25. And it was the third hour, and they crucified him.
26. And the inscription of his cause was written over: THE KING OF THE JEWS.
27. And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left.
28. And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith: And with the wicked he was reputed.
29. And they that passed by blasphemed him, wagging their heads, and saying: Vah, thou that destroyest the temple of God, and in three days buildest it up again;
30. Save thyself, coming down from the cross.
31. In like manner also the chief priests mocking, said with the scribes one to another: He saved others; himself he cannot save.
32. Let Christ the king of Israel come down now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him.
33. And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole earth until the ninth hour.
34. And at the ninth hour, Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying: Eloi, Eloi, lamma sabacthani? Which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
35. And some of the standers by hearing, said: Behold he calleth Elias.
36. And one running and filling a sponge with vinegar, and putting it upon a reed, gave him to drink, saying: Stay, let us see if Elias come to take him down.