and they sat and watched him there.
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Matthew 27:36 in context
Matthew 27:33–39
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When they came to a place called “Golgotha”, that is to say, “The place of a skull,”
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they gave him sour wine to drink mixed with gall. When he had tasted it, he would not drink.
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When they had crucified him, they divided his clothing among them, casting lots,
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and they sat and watched him there.
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They set up over his head the accusation against him written, “THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.”
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Then there were two robbers crucified with him, one on his right hand and one on the left.
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Those who passed by blasphemed him, wagging their heads
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