When they had crucified him, they divided his clothing among them, casting lots,†
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Matthew 27:35 in context
Matthew 27:32–38
32
As they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name, and they compelled him to go with them, that he might carry his cross.
33
When they came to a place called “Golgotha”, that is to say, “The place of a skull,”
34
they gave him sour wine to drink mixed with gall. When he had tasted it, he would not drink.
36
and they sat and watched him there.
37
They set up over his head the accusation against him written, “THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.”
38
Then there were two robbers crucified with him, one on his right hand and one on the left.
Source notes
Notes from World English Bible Updated
- TR adds “that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet: ‘They divided my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots;’” [see Psalms 22:18 and John 19:24]
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