Matthew 27:36
“And sitting down they watched him there;”
Matthew 27:36 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And sitting down they watched him there;
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And they sat and watched him.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- and they sat and watched him there.
- DARBYDarby
- And sitting down, they kept guard over him there.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- and they sat and watched him there.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and sitting down, they were watching him there,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Sitting down, they kept watch over him there.
Context: Matthew 27
34They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.
35And 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.
36And sitting down they watched him there;
37And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
38Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.
About Matthew 27: The Trial and Crucifixion of Jesus
Jesus is crucified and buried, and on the third day He rises from the dead.
Commentary
Matthew 27 is a chapter that focuses on the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus. It begins with Judas Iscariot, one of Jesus' disciples, betraying Jesus to the chief priests and elders in exchange for money. The chief priests and elders then hand Jesus over to Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor, who finds no fault in Jesus and attempts to release him. However, the people demand that Jesus be crucified, and Pilate reluctantly agrees.