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Crucifixion of Jesus

John 19:16–27·Matthew 27:33–44·Mark 15:22–32·Luke 23:33–43

Finally Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified. So the soldiers took charge of Jesus.

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Peg people in this story13 pieces
Jesus – Doll 1

Jesus

Doll 1
two criminals – Doll 23

two criminals

Doll 23
two criminals – Doll 22

two criminals

Doll 22
Roman soldiers – Doll 33

Roman soldiers

Doll 33
Roman soldiers – Doll 34

Roman soldiers

Doll 34
centurion – Doll 33

centurion

Doll 33
Mary – Doll 8

Mary

Doll 8
Mary Magdalene – Doll 7

Mary Magdalene

Doll 7
other women – Doll 10

other women

Doll 10
other women – Doll 9

other women

Doll 9
John – Doll 16

John

Doll 16
chief priests – Doll 18

chief priests

Doll 18
chief priests – Doll 19

chief priests

Doll 19
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