Matthew 27:35
And when they had put him on the cross, they made division of his clothing among them by the decision of chance.
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In Context
34They gave him wine mixed with bitter drink: and after tasting it, he took no more.
36And they were seated there watching him.
Cross References
Psalms 22:18\22:17\I am able to see all my bones; their looks are fixed on me:
Luke 23:34And Jesus said, Father, let them have forgiveness, for they have no knowledge of what they are doing. And they made division of his clothing among them by the decision of chance.
John 20:20And when he had said this, he let them see his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord.
John 20:27Then he said to Thomas, Put out your finger, and see my hands; and put your hand here into my side: and be no longer in doubt but have belief.
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 →