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Matthew 27:35

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

They crucified him and divided up his clothes by gambling for them. This happened exactly like the prophet had written centuries before: 'They'll split up my clothes between them and gamble for what I'm wearing.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even in Jesus's darkest moment, God's ancient promises were being fulfilled.

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