27 And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left.



28 And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was numbered with the transgressors.



29 And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days,



30 Save thyself, and come down from the cross.



31 Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save.



32 Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him.



33 And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour.



Ver. 33. Darkness over the whole land] Portending doubtless those dreadful calamities that were coming upon this perverse people, according to Isa_5:30; Isa_8:22; Lam_3:1-2; but clearly showing God’s heavy displeasure against his Son, our surety, which made him also cry out with a loud voice in the next verse, as one so far forsaken, as not afforded the common benefit of sunlight.