They said, “If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself!”
“He saved others, but he can't save himself. If he is the king of Israel, he should come down from the cross! Then we will believe him.
He trusted God, so let God save him, if he wants to. He even said he was God's Son.”
On it was a sign that told why he was nailed there. It read, “This is the King of the Jews.”
One of the criminals hanging there also insulted Jesus by saying, “Aren't you the Messiah? Save yourself and save us!”