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34 they gave him sour wine[a] to drink mixed with gall.[b] When he had tasted it, he would not drink. 35 When they had crucified him, they divided his clothing among them, casting lots,[c] 36 and they sat and watched him there.

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Footnotes

  1. 27:34 or, vinegar
  2. 27:34 Gall is a bitter-tasting, dark green oil from a wormwood plant that is alcoholic in its effect.
  3. 27:35 TR adds “that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet: ‘They divided my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots;’” [see Psalm 22:18 and John 19:24]