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Gospel of Nicodemus 8

Acts of Pilate

Thus, Jesus went out of the praetorium accompanied by the two malefactors. And they placed a crown of thorns around his temples.

2Meanwhile, Jesus said: 'Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.'

3And the chief priests mocked him, saying: 'He saved others; let him save himself then; if this is the Son of God, let him come down from the cross.'

4And one of the thieves, Dismas, said: 'Lord, remember me in your kingdom.' And Jesus said to him: 'Truly I say to you that today you will be with me in paradise.'

5It was the sixth hour when darkness closed over the earth until the ninth hour. And the veil of the temple was rent in two.

6Jesus, with a loud voice, said: 'Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.' And he gave up his soul.

7The centurion said: 'This man was just.' And the multitude began to beat their breasts.

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About Gospel of Nicodemus

Also called the Acts of Pilate: the trial of Jesus told as a court record, followed by the descent into Hades and the rescue of the righteous.