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Matthew 27:36

Matthew 27:36
And sitting down they watched him there;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And set up over his head his accusation written,.... The Evangelist John calls it a "title", Joh 19:19, and Luke, a "superscription", Luk 23:38, and Mark, the "superscription of his accusation", Mar…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

They watched him there - That is, the four soldiers who had crucified him. They watched him lest his friends should come and release him.

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

they watched him there fearing lest a rescue should be attempted by the friends of Jesus.

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