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Berean Standard Bible

“And sitting down, they kept watch over Him there.”

Matthew 27:36

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Jesus has been crucified between two criminals, and the soldiers have divided His garments by casting lots. The cross stands on Golgotha outside the city.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

And sitting down, they kept watch over Him there.

World English Bible (WEB)

and they sat and watched him there.

King James Version (KJV)

And sitting down they watched him there;

American Standard Version (ASV)

and they sat and watched him there.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And they were seated there watching him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and sitting down, they were watching him there,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y sentados le guardaban allí.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

y luego se sentaron a contemplarlo.

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