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Matthew 27:36

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What does Matthew 27:36 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and they sat and watched him there.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and they sat and watched him there.
Matthew 27:36 — American Standard Version

Context — Matthew 27

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
33And they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, The place of a skull,
34they gave him wine to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted it, he would not drink.
35And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments among them, casting lots;
36and they sat and watched him there.
37And they set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
38Then are there crucified with him two robbers, one on the right hand and one on the left.
39And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads,
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And sitting down, they watched him there.] That is, the soldiers, after they had crucified Jesus, and parted his garments, sat down on the ground at the foot of the cross, and there watched him, lest his disciples should take him down; though there was no need to fear that, since they were few, and weak, and wanted courage, and were in the utmost dread and consternation themselves; or lest the people, who were very changeable with respect to Christ, one day saying Hosanna to the son of David, and another day crucify him, crucify him, should once more change their sentiments of him, and through pity to him rise and take him down; or rather, lest Jesus himself should, by his miraculous power,…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“They watched him there - That is, the four soldiers who had crucified him. They watched him lest his friends should come and release him. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Mat 27:54; Mar 15:39, Mar 15:44 Matthew 27:37”
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