John 19:23 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
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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Related Cross References
Matthew 27:35
This verse also describes the soldiers dividing Jesus' garments, fulfilling the prophecy.
John 19:24
This verse provides further detail on the soldiers' actions regarding Jesus' clothing.
Revelation 19:16
This verse refers to Jesus as King, connecting to the significance of his garments.
Source: John 19:23