en_tn_lite_do_not_use/mat/27/48.md

This continues the account of the crucifixion and death of Jesus.

one of them

Possible meanings: 1) one of the soldiers or 2) one of those who stood by and watched

sponge

sea animal harvested and used to take up and hold liquids that can later be pushed out

gave it to him

"gave it to Jesus"