Matthew 27:36 cpdv — And sitting down, they observed him.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And sitting down, they observed him. "

— Matthew 27:36, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 27 — Context

33

And they arrived at the place which is called Golgotha, which is the place of Calvary.

34

And they gave him wine to drink, mixed with gall. And when he had tasted it, he refused to drink it.

35

Then, after they had crucified him, they divided his garments, casting lots, in order to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet, saying: “They divided my garments among them, and over my vestment they cast lots.”

36

And sitting down, they observed him.

37

And they set his accusation above his head, written as: This is Jesus, king of the Jews.

38

Then two robbers were crucified with him: one on the right and one on the left.

39

But those passing by blasphemed him, shaking their heads,

Matthew 27:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 27:36 say?
Matthew 27:36 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And sitting down, they observed him. ”
Where is Matthew 27:36 in the Bible?
Matthew 27:36 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 36.
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 27:36.
What translation should I read Matthew 27:36 in?
Matthew 27:36 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 27:36?
Matthew 27:36 reads (CPDV): “And sitting down, they observed him. ” 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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