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

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 …

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.

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…

John 19:23-24a
St. John Chrysostom: The Evangelist describes the tunic to show that it was of an inferior kind…

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…

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

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

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

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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A.T. Robertson
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