The enemies of Jesus vented their rage upon Him as He hung upon the cross. Priests, rulers, and scribes joined with the mob in mocking the dying Saviour. At the baptism and at the transfiguration the voice of God had been heard proclaiming Christ as His Son. Again, just before Christ's betrayal, the Father had spoken, witnessing to His divinity. But now the voice from heaven was silent. No testimony in Christ's favor was heard. Alone He suffered abuse and mockery from wicked men.

Jesu fjender gav deres had imod ham luft, medens han hang på korset. Præster, rådsherrer og skriftkloge forenede sig med hoben om at spotte den døende Frelser. Ved dåben og forklarelsen havde Guds røst ladet sig høre, idet den forkyndte, at Kristus var Guds Søn, og atter, lige før Kristus blev forrådt, havde Faderen talt og givet vidnesbyrd om hans guddommelige oprindelse. Men nu var den himmelske stemme tavs. Der hørtes intet vidnesbyrd, som priste Kristus. Ganske alene udholdt han skældsord og hån fra onde mennesker.