John 19:24
“They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did.”
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
They said therefore among themselves,.... When they saw what a curious piece of work it was, and that it was pity to…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Let us not rend it - It would then have been useless. The outer garment, being composed of several parts - fringes,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
That the scripture might be fulfilled - These words are found in the common printed text, in Mat 27:35; but they are…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714John 19:19-30
Here are some remarkable circumstances of Christ's dying more fully related than before, which those will take special…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
that the scripture It was in order thatthe Divine purpose, already declared by the Psalmist, might be accomplished, that…