Matthew 27:35
After they had crucified him, they rolled dice to divide his clothes between them.
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In Context
34they gave him wine mixed with gall. But having tasted it, he refused to drink it.
36Then they sat down and kept watch over him there.
Cross References
Psalms 22:18They divide my clothing among them; they roll dice for my clothes.
Luke 23:34Jesus said, “Father, please forgive them, for they don't know what they're doing.” They divided up his clothes by throwing dice for them.
John 20:20After this greeting he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples were full of joy to see the Lord.
John 20:27Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and look at my hands. Put your hand in the wound on my side. Stop doubting and trust in me!”
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 →