Matthew 27:35-43

35 And when they had crucified Him, ¹they divided up His garments among themselves by casting lots.

36 And sitting down, they began to ²keep watch over Him there.

37 And above His head they put up the charge against Him which read, "³THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS."

38 At that time two robbers were crucified with Him, one on the right and one on the left.

39 And those passing by were hurling abuse at Him, ⁴wagging their heads

40 and saying, "⁵You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! ⁶If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross."

41 In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders, were mocking Him and saying,

42 "⁷He saved others; He cannot * save Himself. ⁸He is the King of Israel; let Him now come down from the cross, and we will believe in Him.

43 "⁹HE TRUSTS IN GOD; LET GOD RESCUE Him now, IF HE DELIGHTS IN HIM; for He said, 'I am the Son of God.' "

Cross References

• 1. Psalms 22:18
• 2. Matthew 27:54
• 3. Mark 15:26; Luke 23:38; John 19:19
• 4. Job 16:4; Psalms 22:7; Psalms 109:25; Lamentations 2:15; Mark 15:29
• 5. Matthew 26:61; John 2:19
• 6. Matthew 27:42
• 7. Mark 15:31; Luke 23:35
• 8. Matthew 27:37; Luke 23:37; John 1:49; John 12:13
• 9. Psalms 22:8

Footnotes

• [a]. Lit "a lot"
• [b]. Lit "written"
• [c]. Or "blaspheming"
• [d]. Or "can He not save Himself?"
• [e]. Or "takes pleasure in;" or "cares for him"