Matthew 27:35
After crucifying him, they parted his garments among them by casting lots.
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
34they gave Jesus wine to drink, mingled with gall. But after tasting it he refused to drink it.
36Then they sat and watched him there.
Cross References
Luke 23:34Jesus kept saying, "Father forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided his garments among them, casting lots for them,
John 20:20As he said this he showed them his hands and his side. Then were the disciple glad, when they saw the Lord.
John 20:27Then to Thomas he said. "Place your finger here, and see my hands; and place your hand here, and thrust it into my side, and become not 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 →