Matthew 27:36
And sitting down they watched him there;In other versions
and they sat and watched him there.
ASV
And they were seated there watching him.
BBE
And sitting down, they kept guard over him there.
DBY
and they sat and watched him there.
WEB
and sitting down, they were watching him there,
YLT
And sitting down they watched him there;
ENG
And sitting down, they watched him there:
WBT
And sitting down, they kept watch over Him there.
BSB
In context
34They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.
35And 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.
36And sitting down they watched him there;
37And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
38Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.