Because the story of the Passion is so well known, Gibson felt the need to avoid vernacular languages in order to surprise audiences: "I think it's almost counterproductive to say some of these things in a modern language.
Karena cerita Sengsara telah sedemikian terkenal, Gibson merasa perlu menghindari bahasa-bahasa vernakular untuk memberi kejutan kepada penonton: "Saya pikir hampir-hampir kontraproduktif jika mengucapkan beberapa hal ini dalam suatu bahasa modern.