"I tell you, today you will be with me in heaven."
Near the cross stood Jesus' mother and other women who loved him. John the disciple was also there. Jesus called to his mother and John, and said:
"Mother, from now on John will be your son. John, this is your mother."
John took Jesus' mother to his own house.
The hours passed by. It was about time for the Passover lambs to be killed in the city. Clouds were beginning to cover the sun, and it was growing dark although it was not yet night.
Jesus cried out,
"My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?"
There was a stir of interest in the crowd. Let's see what will happen now, they thought.
Jesus was becoming weaker. He said, "I am thirsty."
A soldier dipped a sponge in vinegar, and held it up on a stick to Jesus' lips so that he could drink.