John Gill Commentary


John Gill Commentary
"And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, offering him vinegar," — Luke 23:36 (ASV)
And the soldiers also mocked him
The Roman soldiers, to whom the execution was committed, who crucified him, and parted his garments, and stood at his cross watching; these joined in the insult, which is not to be wondered at. Coming to him and offering him vinegar; which was what was a part of their allowance, and was their drink; (See Gill on John 19:29).