Luke 23:36

36 The soldiers also made fun of him. They would go up to him, offer him some vinegar,

Luke 23:36 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 23:36

And the soldiers also mocked him
The Roman soldiers, to whom the execution was committed, who crucified him, and parted his garments, and stood at his cross watching; these joined in the insult, which is not to be wondered at. Coming to him and offering him vinegar; which was what was a part of their allowance, and was their drink; (See Gill on John 19:29).

Luke 23:36 In-Context

34 Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them. They don't know what they're doing." Meanwhile, the soldiers divided his clothes among themselves by throwing dice.

35 The people stood there watching. But the rulers were making sarcastic remarks. They said, "He saved others. If he's the Messiah that God has chosen, let him save himself!"

36 The soldiers also made fun of him. They would go up to him, offer him some vinegar,

37 and say, "If you're the king of the Jews, save yourself!"

38 A written notice was placed above him. It said, "This is the king of the Jews."