Matthew 27:35-37,54

³⁵When they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments by casting lots.

³⁶And sitting down, they kept watch over Him there.

³⁷Above His head they posted the written charge against Him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.

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⁵⁴When the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and all that had happened, they were terrified and said, “Truly this was the Son of God.”

— Matthew 27:35-37,54

(BSB)

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Devo: What Jesus Did!

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Faithful Women

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"The Roman officer and the other soldiers at [Jesus'] crucifixion were terrified by the earthquake and all that had happened. They said, "This man..."

Cross References for Matthew 27:35-37,54

• Mark 15:39
• Matthew 27:36
• Matthew 27:43
• Luke 23:47-49
• Matthew 8:5
• Acts 23:23
• Acts 27:43
• Acts 27:1
• Matthew 4:3
• Acts 21:32

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