Verse 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 19:1 ) the whole.
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