Matthew 27:37

Matthew 27:37

35 ^aThen they crucified Him, and divided His garments, casting lots,¹ that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet:
^b“They divided My garments among them,
And for My clothing they cast lots.”

36 ^aSitting down, they kept watch over Him there.

37 And they ^aput up over His head the accusation written against Him: THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

38 ^aThen two robbers were crucified with Him, one on the right and another on the left.

39 And ^athose who passed by blasphemed Him, wagging their heads

40 and saying, ^a“You who destroy the temple and build it in three days, save Yourself! ^bIf You are the Son of God, come down from the cross.”

Commentaries:

People's Commentary (NT)

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Matthew 27:37 THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. It was the Roman custom to place on the cross over the criminal's head, a "titulus", or placard, stating the crime for which he suffered. Luke 23:38 says that the title was written in Greek, Latin, and Hebrew, the chief languages then spoken, and all spectators would be able to read it.

**Other People's Commentary (NT) entries containing Matthew 27:37:**

Matthew 27:37
Mark 15:21-41
Luke 23:26-49
John 19:17-30
Hebrews 1:2

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