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The Garment of a High Priest
Several commentators note that Jesus' seamless inner tunic was woven in one piece, similar to the garment worn by the Jewish high priest. This detail symbolically points to Jesus' role as our Great High Priest, who was at that moment offering Himself as the perfect, once-for-all sacrifice for our sins.
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Albert Barnes
On John 19:23
18th Century
Theologian
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 …
AT Robertson
On John 19:23
Four parts (τεσσερα μερη). There were four soldiers, the usual quaternion (τετραδιον, Acts 12:9) besides the centurion …
Charles Ellicott
On John 19:23
19th Century
Bishop
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.
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 19:23–24
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 19:23
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
On John 19:23
16th Century
Theologian
Then the soldiers. The other Evangelists also mention the parting of Christ’s garments among the soldiers ([Reference Ma…
John Gill
On John 19:23
17th Century
Pastor
Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus
The crucifixion of Christ was at the request and solicitation of th…
Matthew Henry
On John 19:19–30
17th Century
Minister
Here are some remarkable circumstances of Jesus' death, more fully related than before. Pilate would not gratify the chief priests by allowing the …