2412 cross, Gospel accounts of
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Each of the four Gospels provides a detailed account of Jesus Christ's death on the cross.

The way to the cross

Simon is compelled to carry the cross

Mark 15:21 pp Matthew 27:32 pp Luke 23:26

Women follow the cross and Jesus Christ is offered relief from pain

Luke 23:27-31 See also Matthew 27:34 pp Mark 15:23

The crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ crucified between two criminals

Mark 15:22-27 pp Matthew 27:33-38 pp Luke 23:32-43 “Golgotha” is a transliteration of the Aramaic word for “a skull”. Its actual location is uncertain.

The humiliation of Jesus Christ on the cross

Mark 15:29-32 pp Matthew 27:39-44 pp Luke 23:35-39

The words of Jesus Christ on the cross

John 19:30 See also Matthew 27:46 pp Mark 15:34; Matthew 27:50; Mark 15:37; Luke 23:28-31,34,43,46; John 19:26-28

The death of Jesus Christ

Mark 15:33-37 pp Matthew 27:45-50 pp Luke 23:44-46 See also John 19:28-35 According to John, Jesus Christ was on the cross while the Passover lambs were being sacrificed.

Supernatural events at the cross

Mark 15:38 pp Matthew 27:51-53 pp Luke 23:45

Witnesses of the crucifixion

Mark 15:39-41 pp Matthew 27:54-56 pp Luke 23:47-49

See also

2525  Christ, cross of
2530  Christ, death of
2545  Christ, opposition to
2570  Christ, suffering
5281  crucifixion
9020  death
9310  resurrection



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