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The soldiers therefore, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also the coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Four parts (τεσσερα μερη). There were four soldiers, the usual quaternion (τετραδιον, Acts 12:9) besides the centurion …

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

His garments. The plural here is used to denote the outer garment. It was commonly made so as to be easily thrown on or off; and …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

On John 19:23-24, compare the notes on Matthew 27:35-36 and Luke 23:34. St. John’s account is again more detailed than any of the others.

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. They said theref…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

John 19:23-24a

St. John Chrysostom: The Evangelist describes the tunic to show that it was of an inferior kind…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Usually the clothing of a crucified man became the property of the executioners. Jesus’ simple wardrobe was composed of five items: a turban or hea…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Then the soldiers. The other Evangelists also mention the parting of Christ’s garments among the soldiers ([Reference Ma…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus
The crucifixion of Christ was at the request and solicitation of th…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Here are some remarkable circumstances of Jesus' death, more fully related than before. Pilate would not gratify the chief priests by allowing the …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century
  1. The Evangelist has just told of Christ’s crucifixion; now he mentions the events that accompanied and followed it.

    First, as they …

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