Matthew 27:35

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

Matthew 27:38

27:38 Then two outlaws were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left.

Matthew 27:44

27:44 The ⁴  robbers who were crucified with him also spoke abusively to him. ⁵ 

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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 Matthew’s wording suggests that both of the criminals spoke abusively to him. If so, one of them quickly changed his attitude toward Jesus (see Luke 23:40-43).