Matthew 27:35

Crucified him] It is important to notice, as bearing upon the question of the reality of Christ's death and resurrection, that the feet were nailed as well as the hands. Even if Christ was not quite dead, the nailing of the feet would effectually prevent His leaving the tomb to appear to the apostles: see Luke 24:40. The time of the crucifixion was the third hour according to St. Mark, but after the sixth hour according to St. John: see on John 19:14.

Parted his garments] At this time the criminals' clothes were the perquisites of the executioners. That it might be fulfilled] This reference to Psalms 22:18 is omitted by RV: see on John 19:23; John 19:24.

37 The variations of the inscription on the cross are unimportant. St. John alone states that it was written in Greek, Latin, and Hebrew.