Matthew 27:36

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

Matthew 27:36 in Other Translations

KJV
36 And sitting down they watched him there;
ESV
36 Then they sat down and kept watch over him there.
NLT
36 Then they sat around and kept guard as he hung there.
CSB
36 Then they sat down and were guarding Him there.

Matthew 27:36 In-Context

34 There they offered Jesus wine to drink, mixed with gall; but after tasting it, he refused to drink it.
35 When they had crucified him, they divided up his clothes by casting lots.
36 And sitting down, they kept watch over him there.
37 Above his head they placed the written charge against him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
38 Two rebels were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left.

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