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Crucifying him, they parted his garments among them, casting lots on them, what each should take.
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Prophecy in the Details
Multiple commentators, including Spurgeon and Gill, highlight that the soldiers' act of gambling for Jesus's clothes was a direct fulfillment of prophecy. This specific detail was foretold in Psalm 22:18, demonstrating that even in the midst of chaos and cruelty, God's sovereign plan was being precisely accomplished.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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What each should take (τις τ αρη). Only in Mark. Note double interrogative, Who What? The verb αρη is first aorist active delibera…
19th Century
Baptist
And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take (Mark 15:24).
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when they had crucified him Had fastened him to the cross, and reared it up, and he was hanging upon it:
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