Matthew 27:34 nasb — they gave Him wine to drink mixed with gall; and after tasting it, He was unwilling to drink.

NASB

"they gave Him wine to drink mixed with gall; and after tasting it, He was unwilling to drink."

— Matthew 27:34, NASB

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Matthew 27 — Context

31

After they had mocked Him, they took the scarlet robe off Him and put His own garments back on Him, and led Him away to crucify Him.

32

As they were coming out, they found a man of Cyrene named Simon, whom they pressed into service to bear His cross.

33

And when they came to a place called Golgotha, which means Place of a Skull,

34

they gave Him wine to drink mixed with gall; and after tasting it, He was unwilling to drink.

35

And when they had crucified Him, they divided up His garments among themselves by casting lots.

36

And sitting down, they began to keep watch over Him there.

37

And above His head they put up the charge against Him which read, "THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS."

Matthew 27:34 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 27:34 say?
Matthew 27:34 in the NASB reads: “they gave Him wine to drink mixed with gall; and after tasting it, He was unwilling to drink.”
Where is Matthew 27:34 in the Bible?
Matthew 27:34 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 34.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 27:34.
What translation should I read Matthew 27:34 in?
Matthew 27:34 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 27:34?
Matthew 27:34 reads (NASB): “they gave Him wine to drink mixed with gall; and after tasting it, He was unwilling to drink.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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