John 19:23 NIV,NKJV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 19:23

His garments - The plural here is used to denote the outer garment. It was made, commonly, so as to be easily thrown on or off, and when they labored or walked it was girded about the loins. See the notes at Matthew 5:40.Four parts - It seems, from this, that there were four soldiers employed as his executioners.His coat - His under garment, called the tunic.Was without seam - Josephus (Antiq., b. 3 chapter 8, Section 4) says of the garment or coat of the high priest that “this vesture was not... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 19:23-24

John 19:23-24. Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus That is, erected the cross with him upon it; they took his garments, and made four parts, &c. Because four soldiers only are mentioned in the division of the clothes, it does not follow that only four were present at the crucifixion. Since, if soldiers were necessary at all, a great number must have been present to keep off the crowds which usually press to see such spectacles as near as they can. From Matthew 27:54, it... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 19:18-24

158. The crucifixion (Matthew 27:33-44; Mark 15:22-32; Luke 23:32-43; John 19:18-24)Golgotha, the place of Jesus’ crucifixion, was a hill beside a main road just outside Jerusalem. The procession arrived there about 9 a.m. (Matthew 27:33; Mark 15:25). (It is difficult to calculate the exact times of all the incidents that took place on the day of Jesus’ crucifixion. People in those days did not carry clocks, and the times given in the Gospels are only approximate. In some cases the writers may... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 19:23

the soldiers . These were probably slaves attached to the legion who were employed as executioners. took = received. The garments were their perquisite. coat. Greek. chiton. A tunic worn next the body, and reaching to the knees. without seam . Greek. arraphos. Occurs only here. Josephus says one of the high priest's garments was without seam. the top = the parts above (Greek. ta anothen). Compare Matthew 27:51 .Mark 15:38 . throughout = through (Greek. dia. App-104 .John 19:1; John... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 19:23

The soldiers therefore, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also the coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. They said therefore one to another, 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 garments among them, And upon my vesture did they, cast lots.The soldiers ... There were four of them, a quaternion. A centurion was in... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 19:23-24

John 19:23-24. And made four parts,— Because four soldiers are mentioned in the division of the clothes, it does not follow that there were but four present at the crucifixion. Since soldiers were necessary at all, a great number must have been present to keep off the crowds which usually press to see such spectacles. From Mat 27:54 it appears, that the soldiers who assisted at the crucifixion were commanded bya centurion; wherefore it is more than probable that the whole band, which St.... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 19:23

23, 24. Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts; to every soldier—the four who nailed Him to the cross, and whose perquisite they were. a part, and also his coat—the Roman tunic, or close-fitting vest. without seam, woven from the top throughout—"perhaps denoting considerable skill and labor as necessary to produce such a garment, the work probably of one or more of the women who ministered in such things unto Him, :-" [WEBSTER and WILKINSON]. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 19:17-30

D. Jesus’ crucifixion 19:17-30The unique material in John’s account of Jesus’ crucifixion includes the controversy about the superscription over Jesus’ cross (John 19:19-22) and several references to the fulfillment of prophecy (John 19:24; John 19:28-29; cf. John 19:36-37). John was also the only Gospel writer to record Jesus’ care for His mother (John 19:25-27), His sixth cry before His death (John 19:30), and the piercing of His side (John 19:34). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 19:23-24

4. The distribution of Jesus’ garments 19:23-24 (Matthew 27:35-36; Mark 15:24; Luke 23:34)Normally the executioners of a criminal received his clothes following his death. [Note: Tenney, "John," p. 181; Beasley-Murray, p. 347.] John spoke of the soldiers dividing Jesus’ garments (plural). The Greek word translated "garments" is himatia. Usually when this word occurs in the singular it refers to the outer robe that most Jews wore. Here, because he used the plural, John evidently had in mind all... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - John 19:1-42

The Crucifixion. The Burial1-3. Inside the Prætorium. Scourging and mockery by the soldiers (Matthew 27:26; Mark 15:15). It might be supposed from Mt and Mk that the scourging was only the ordinary preliminary to a Roman execution, but Luke 23:16 suggests that it was an act of mercy to Jesus intended to save His life. This the Fourth Gospel fully confirms, showing how Pilate tried to work upon the compassion of the multitude. The present narrative elucidates, without in any way contradicting,... read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 19:23

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - John 19:23-24

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - John 19:18-24

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - John 19:23

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - John 19:23

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - John 19:23-24

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - John 19:23

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 19:17-30

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - John 19:23-24

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - John 19:1-42

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