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John 19:23 · KJV

"Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout."

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Passage Context

21Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not, The King of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews.
22Pilate answered, What I have written I have written.
23Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout.
24They 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.
25Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene.

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Reflection Questions

1

What does the act of Jesus being stripped of his garments symbolize for you?

2

How do you cope with feelings of loss or humiliation?

3

When have you felt exposed or vulnerable in a difficult situation?

Life Application

suffering

Acknowledge your own suffering and find ways to support others in their times of need.

faith

Reflect on how Jesus' suffering can deepen your understanding of love and sacrifice.

People in This Verse

JesusNT

The central figure of Christianity, believed to be the Son of God and the Savior of humanity through His death and resurrection.

First appearance: Matthew 1:1

Places in This Verse

Golgotha(Calvary today)

The site where Jesus was crucified, symbolizing the ultimate sacrifice for humanity.

Connection to Jesus

nt fulfillment

The soldiers' actions fulfill the prophecy about the Messiah's garments being divided.

See also: Psalm 22:18

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