44. Around noon darkness came over the entire land and lasted until three in the afternoon.
45. The sun had stopped shining. The curtain in the temple was split in two.
46. Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I entrust my spirit.” After he said this, he died.
47. When an army officer saw what had happened, he praised God and said, “Certainly, this man was innocent!”
48. Crowds had gathered to see the sight. But when all of them saw what had happened, they cried and returned to the city.