Matthew 27:35
And when they crucified him, they divided his garments, casting lots.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
34they gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall. And having tasted it, he would not drink.
36And as they sat, they keep watch over him there.
Cross References
Psalms 22:18They part my garments among them, and upon my vesture do they cast a lot.
Luke 23:34And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing. And dividing his garments, they cast a lot.
John 20:20And having said this, he showed them his hands and side. His disciples therefore rejoiced when they saw the Lord.
John 20:27Then he says to Thomas, Bring thy finger here, and see my hands, and bring thy hand, and put into my side, and do not become faithless, but believing.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 27:34-50
The Crucifixion. 33 And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, 34 They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink. 35 And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots. 36 And sitting down they watched him there; 37 And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS… Read the whole commentary →