Matthew 27:35-37

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.

— Matthew 27:35-37

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The Gamble

Illustration of Matthew 27:35-37 NLT

Illustration of Matthew 27:35-37 NLT -- The soldiers nailed Jesus to a cross. Then the soldiers gambled with dice to decide who would get Jesus' clothes. The soldiers sat there and continued watching Jesus. The soldiers put a sign above Jesus' head with the charge against him written on it. The sign said: "THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS."

Cross References for Matthew 27:35-37

• Psalm 22:18
• Mark 15:24-32
• Luke 23:34
• John 19:23-24
• Mark 15:26
• Matthew 27:54
• John 19:19-22
• Luke 23:38
• Acts 4:10
• Psalm 22:16

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