Matthew 27:36

The Passion Translation

And the soldiers stood there to watch what would happen and to keep guard over him.

Cross References

Matthew 27:37

Above his head they placed a sign that read, “This is Jesus of Nazareth, King of Israel.”

Matthew 27:54

Now, when the Roman military officer and his soldiers witnessed what was happening and felt the powerful earthquake, they were extremely terrified. They said, “There is no doubt, this man was the Son of God!”

Mark 15:39

When the Roman military officer who was standing right in front of Jesus saw how he died, he said, “There is no doubt this man was the Son of God!”

Mark 15:44

Pilate was amazed to hear that Jesus was already dead, so he summoned the Roman officer, who confirmed it.