Matthew 27:36
Matthew 27:36 New International Version (NIV)
And sitting down, they kept watch over him there.
Matthew 27:36 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Then they sat down and kept watch over him there.
Matthew 27:35-40 The Message (MSG)
After they had finished nailing him to the cross and were waiting for him to die, they killed time by throwing dice for his clothes. Above his head they had posted the criminal charge against him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS. Along with him, they also crucified two criminals, one to his right, the other to his left. People passing along the road jeered, shaking their heads in mock lament: “You bragged that you could tear down the Temple and then rebuild it in three days—so show us your stuff! Save yourself! If you’re really God’s Son, come down from that cross!”
Matthew 27:36 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
And sitting down, they began to keep watch over Him there.
Matthew 27:36 New Century Version (NCV)
The soldiers sat there and continued watching him.
Matthew 27:36 American Standard Version (ASV)
and they sat and watched him there.
Matthew 27:36 New King James Version (NKJV)
Sitting down, they kept watch over Him there.
Matthew 27:36 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Then sitting down there, they began to keep watch over Him [to guard against any rescue attempt].