Matthew 27:35

27:35 When ¹  they had crucified ²  him, they divided his clothes by throwing dice. ³ 

Matthew 27:39

27:39 Those ⁴  who passed by defamed him, shaking their heads

Matthew 27:43

27:43 He trusts in God – let God, if he wants to, deliver him now ⁵  because he said, ‘I am God’s Son’!”

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¹ tn Here δέ (de) has not been translated.

² sn See the note on crucified in 20:19.

³ tn Grk “by throwing the lot” (probably by using marked pebbles or broken pieces of pottery). A modern equivalent, “throwing dice,” was chosen here because of its association with gambling. According to L&N 6.219 a term for “dice” is particularly appropriate.

sn An allusion to Ps 22:18.

⁴ tn Here δέ (de) has not been translated.

⁵ sn An allusion to Ps 22:8.