Discovery BoxMatthew 27:35 
Context27:35 When 1 they had crucified 2 him, they divided his clothes by throwing dice. 3
Matthew 27:38
Context27:38 Then two outlaws were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left.
Matthew 27:44
Context27:44 The 4 robbers who were crucified with him also spoke abusively to him. 5
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).
