Crucifixion of Jesus

=== Textual comparison ===
The comparison below is based on the ''[[New International Version]]''.
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| ''[[Stations of the Cross|Way of the Cross]]'' || Matthew 27:32–33
* Soldiers had [[Simon of Cyrene]] carry  Jesus's cross.
|| Mark 15:21–22
* Soldiers had Simon of Cyrene carry  Jesus's cross.
|| Luke 23:26–32
* Soldiers had Simon of Cyrene carry  Jesus's cross.
* Jesus said to wailing women: "Don't weep for me, but for yourselves and your children."
|| John 19:17
* "They"<ref name="John's crucifiers">In verse 19:17 and 19:18, only a third person plural verb is used ("they"), it is not clear whether this refers to the high priests (οἱ ἀρχιερεῖς) to whom Pilate delivered Jesus in 19:15–16, or to the soldiers (οὖν στρατιῶται) who crucified Jesus according to 19:23.</ref> had Jesus carry the cross.
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| ''Crucifixion'' || Matthew 27:34–36
* Jesus tasted wine mixed with [[bile|gall]], refused to drink more.
* Soldiers crucified Jesus, cast lots for his clothes and kept watch.
* [No time indicated]
|| Mark 15:23–25
* Jesus refused to drink wine mixed with [[myrrh]].
* Soldiers crucified Jesus and cast lots for his clothes.
* This happened at nine in the morning on the day of Passover (14:12, 15:25).
|| Luke 23:33–34
* [No drink mentioned]
* Soldiers crucified Jesus and cast lots for his clothes.
* Jesus: "[[Sayings of Jesus on the cross|Father, forgive them, for they don't know what they're doing]]."<ref>In some manuscripts of Luke, these words are omitted. Annotation ''Nieuwe Bijbelvertaling'' (2004).</ref>
* [No time indicated]
|| John 19:18, 23–24
* [No drink mentioned]
* "They"<ref name="John's crucifiers"/> crucified Jesus and four soldiers each took a garment, casting lots over the undergarment (this fulfilled a prophecy).
* This happened after noon on the Day of Preparation before Passover (19:14, 31)
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| ''Mocking'' || Matthew 27:37–44
* Sign: "This is Jesus, the king of the Jews".
* Passersby, high priests, teachers of the law, elders and both rebels mocked Jesus.
|| Mark 15:26–32
* Sign: "The king of the Jews".
* Passersby, high priests, teachers of the law and both rebels mocked Jesus.
|| Luke 23:35–43
* Sign: "This is the king of the Jews".
* The people's rulers, soldiers (offered wine vinegar) and one criminal mocked Jesus.
* The other criminal defended him, and asked Jesus to remember him.
* Jesus: "[[Sayings of Jesus on the cross|Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise]]."
|| John 19:19–22, 25–27
* Sign: "Jesus of Nazareth, the king of the Jews".
* High priests complained to Pilate: "Don't write "King of the Jews", but that this man claimed to be king of the Jews." Pilate: "[[Quod scripsi, scripsi]]."
* [No mockery mentioned]
* [[Mary, mother of Jesus|Jesus's mother Mary]], [[Mary of Clopas]] and [[Mary Magdalene]] stood near the cross.
* Jesus told [[Mary, mother of Jesus|Mary]]: "[[Sayings of Jesus on the cross|That is your son]]", and told the [[Disciple whom Jesus loved|beloved disciple]]: "[[Sayings of Jesus on the cross|That is your mother]]."
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| ''Death'' || Matthew 27:45–56
* At noon, a three-hour-long darkness came across the land.
* About three, Jesus cried out loud: "[[Sayings of Jesus on the cross|Eli, Eli, lema sabachtani?]]"
* Bystander offered Jesus wine vinegar, others said: "Now let's see if Elijah saves him."
* Jesus cried out again and died.
* Temple curtain ripped, earthquake.
* Tombs broke open, many dead came back to life and appeared to many people in Jerusalem.
* Centurion and soldiers terrified: "Surely he was the Son of God."
* Many women from Galilee looked on from a distance, including [[Mary Magdalene]], [[Mary, mother of Jesus|Mary, mother of James and Joseph]]<ref name="Marys"/> and the mother of [[Zebedee]]'s sons.
|| Mark 15:33–41
* At noon, a three-hour-long darkness came across the land.
* At three, Jesus cried out loud: "[[Sayings of Jesus on the cross|Eloï, Eloï, lema sabachtani?]]"
* Bystander offered Jesus wine vinegar and said: "Now let's see if Elijah comes to take him down."
* Jesus cried out loud and died.
* Temple curtain ripped.
* Centurion: "Surely this man was the Son of God."
* From a distance, the women from Galilee looked on, including [[Mary Magdalene]], [[Mary, mother of Jesus|Mary, mother of James and Joses]] and [[Salome (disciple)|Salome]].<ref name="Marys">Based on other Biblical verses, it is often concluded that this Mary was [[Mary, mother of Jesus|Jesus' own mother]], and that James and Joses/Joseph were his brothers, see [[brothers of Jesus]].</ref>
|| Luke 23:44–49
* About noon, a three-hour-long darkness came across the land.
* Temple curtain ripped.
* Jesus called out loud: "[[Sayings of Jesus on the cross|Father, into your hands I commit my spirit]]," and died.
* Centurion: "Surely this was a righteous man."
* Bystanders beat their chest and went away.
* Those who know him, including the Galilean women, stood at a distance.
|| John 19:28–37
* [No darkness mentioned, no time indicated]
* To fulfill Scripture, Jesus said: "[[Sayings of Jesus on the cross|I am thirsty]]."
* "They" let Jesus drink wine vinegar.
* Jesus said: "[[Sayings of Jesus on the cross|It is finished]]," and died.
* [No mention of reaction from bystanders or effect on temple curtain]
* Soldiers broke the legs of the other two crucified men, but not  Jesus's legs (this fulfilled a prophecy), but did pierce his side with a spear (this fulfilled another prophecy).
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