And straightaway one of them, after running, and having taken a sponge, and having filled it with vinegar, put it on a reed, and gave him to drink.
They also gave me gall for my food, and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.
And the soldiers also mocked him, approaching, and bringing him vinegar,
they gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall. And having tasted it, he would not drink.
And some of those who stood there, when they heard it, said, This man calls Elijah.
But the others said, Leave thou be. We might see if Elijah comes he will save him.
And one having ran, and having filled a sponge of vinegar, and having placed it on a reed, gave him to drink, saying, Leave be. We might see if Elijah comes to take him down.