34. At three o'clock Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? " This means "My God, my God, why have you deserted me?" (Psalm 22:1)
35. Some of those standing nearby heard Jesus cry out. They said, "Listen! He's calling for Elijah."
36. One of them ran and filled a sponge with wine vinegar. He put it on a stick. He offered it to Jesus to drink. "Leave him alone," he said. "Let's see if Elijah comes to take him down."
37. With a loud cry, Jesus took his last breath.
38. The temple curtain was torn in two from top to bottom.
39. A Roman commander was standing there in front of Jesus. He heard his cry and saw how Jesus died. Then he said, "This man was surely the Son of God!"