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Then they said to one another, "Let`s not tear it, but cast lots for it, whose it will be," that the scripture might be fulfilled, which says, "They parted my garments among them, For my cloak they cast lots." Therefore the soldiers did these things.

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A Prophecy Fulfilled

Commentators unanimously highlight that the soldiers' actions fulfilled a specific prophecy from Psalm 22:18. Though they were simply dividing spoils, their decision to cast lots for the seamless tunic, a valuable undergarment, precisely matched the ancient scripture. This demonstrates that even the smallest details of the crucifixion were part of God's foreordained plan, affirming the divine authority behind the event.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On John 19:24

18th Century

Theologian

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

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On John 19:24

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

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On John 19:24

19th Century

Bishop

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

They parted my raiment among them.…

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Charles Spurgeon

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

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On John 19:24

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 Gill

John Gill

On John 19:24

17th Century

Pastor

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

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Matthew Henry

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 …