Let us not rend it (μη σχισωμεν αυτον). Μη with first aorist active volitive subjunctive of σχιζω, to split. It was too valuable t…

Let us not rend it. It would then have been useless. The outer garment, being composed of several parts—fringes, borders, and so …

That the scripture might be fulfilled.—Compare Note on Matthew 1:22.

They parted my raiment among them.…

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

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…

They said therefore among themselves
When they saw what a curious piece of work it was, and that it was pity to divi…

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

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

   First, as they …