Matthew 27:35
After crucifying him, they divided his garments among themselves by casting lots.
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In Context
34they gave Jesus sour wine to drink, mixed with gall. But when he tasted it, he refused to drink it.
36Then they sat down and kept watch over him there.
Cross References
Luke 23:34But Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Then they cast lots to divide his garments.
John 20:20After saying this, he showed them his hands and his side, and the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.
John 20:27Then he said to Thomas, “Put yoʋr finger here and look at my hands. Reach out yoʋr hand and put it into my side. Do not doubt but believe.”
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 →