Matthew 27:34 web — They gave him sour wine to drink mixed with gall. When he had tasted it, he would not drink.

World English Bible

"They gave him sour wine to drink mixed with gall. When he had tasted it, he would not drink."

— Matthew 27:34, World English Bible

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Matthew 27 — Context

31

When they had mocked him, they took the robe off of him, and put his clothes on him, and led him away to crucify him.

32

As they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name, and they compelled him to go with them, that he might carry his cross.

33

They came to a place called "Golgotha," that is to say, "The place of a skull."

34

They gave him sour wine to drink mixed with gall. When he had tasted it, he would not drink.

35

When they had crucified him, they divided his clothing among them, casting lots,

36

and they sat and watched him there.

37

They set up over his head the accusation against him written, "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 World English Bible reads: “They gave him sour wine to drink mixed with gall. When he had tasted it, he would not 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 (WEB): “They gave him sour wine to drink mixed with gall. When he had tasted it, he would not 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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