37. A sign was fastened above Jesus’ head, announcing the charge against him. It read: “This is Jesus, the King of the Jews.”
38. Two revolutionaries were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left.
39. The people passing by shouted abuse, shaking their heads in mockery.
40. “Look at you now!” they yelled at him. “You said you were going to destroy the Temple and rebuild it in three days. Well then, if you are the Son of God, save yourself and come down from the cross!”
41. The leading priests, the teachers of religious law, and the elders also mocked Jesus.