Luke 23:37-50

37and say, “If you’re the king of the Jews, save yourself!”

38A written notice was placed above him. It said, “This is the king of the Jews.”

39One of the criminals hanging there insulted Jesus by saying, “So you’re really the Messiah, are you? Well, save yourself and us!”

40But the other criminal scolded him: “Don’t you fear God at all? Can’t you see that you’re condemned in the same way that he is?

41Our punishment is fair. We’re getting what we deserve. But this man hasn’t done anything wrong.”

42Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you enter your kingdom.”

43Jesus said to him, “I can guarantee this truth: Today you will be with me in paradise.”

44Around noon darkness came over the entire land and lasted until three in the afternoon.

45The sun had stopped shining. The curtain in the temple was split in two.

46Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I entrust my spirit.” After he said this, he died.

47When an army officer saw what had happened, he praised God and said, “Certainly, this man was innocent!”

48Crowds had gathered to see the sight. But when all of them saw what had happened, they cried and returned to the city.

49All his friends, including the women who had followed him from Galilee, stood at a distance and watched everything.

50There was a good man who had God’s approval. His name was Joseph. He was a member of the Jewish council,