Mark 15:24

24 Then they crucified Him and divided His clothes, casting lots[a] for them to decide what each would get.

Mark 15:24 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 15:24

And when they had crucified him
Had fastened him to the cross, and reared it up, and he was hanging upon it:

they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man
should take.
This last clause, "what every man should take", is left out in the Arabic version. His garments they divided into four parts; and each soldier, as there were four of them, took a part; and upon his vesture, or seamless coat, because they would not rend it, they cast lots who should have it, and so fulfilled a prophecy in ( Psalms 22:18 ) ; (See Gill on Matthew 27:35).

Mark 15:24 In-Context

22 And they brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means Skull Place).
23 They tried to give Him wine mixed with myrrh, but He did not take it.
24 Then they crucified Him and divided His clothes, casting lots for them to decide what each would get.
25 Now it was nine in the morning when they crucified Him.
26 The inscription of the charge written against Him was THE KING OF THE JEWS

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