Matthew 27:35
When they had crucified him, they divided his clothing among them, casting lots,
World English Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
34they gave him sour wine to drink mixed with gall. When he had tasted it, he would not drink.
36and they sat and watched him there.
Cross References
Psalms 22:18They divide my garments among them. They cast lots for my clothing.
Luke 23:34Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.
John 20:20When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples therefore were glad when they saw the Lord.
John 20:27Then he said to Thomas, “Reach here your finger, and see my hands. Reach here your hand, and put it into my side. Don’t be unbelieving, 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 →