Matthew 27:36

The Crucifixion · Matthew 27:32–44

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Translations

Modern

And sitting down, they kept watch over Him there.

Traditional

And sitting down they watched him there;

Literal

And sitting down, they were guarding Him there.

Latin

Et sedentes servabant eum.

Original

Greek

English

And sitting down, they kept watch over Him there.

Notes

Matthew 27:32–44

The crowd mocked Jesus, but their words were still true. He is the Son of God, the King of Israel, and the Messiah.

Theme notes and profiles

Prophetic Sign Acts

Events

Parallels

Psalm 22:1–31 Mark 15:21–32 Luke 23:26–43 John 19:16–27

Glossary

Christ Cross Gospel of Matthew Passion Procurator Talitha Cumi

Topics

Death: Scenes of Death of Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Crucified (Just Outside Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Sufferings of Soldiers: Crucified Jesus