Luke 23:36

36 And the soldiers also made sport of Him, coming and offering Him sour wine and saying

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 Jesus prayed, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing." And they divided His garments among them, drawing lots for them;

35 and the people stood looking on. The Rulers, too, repeatedly uttered their bitter taunts. "This fellow," they said, "saved others: let him save himself, if he is God's Anointed, the Chosen One."

36 And the soldiers also made sport of Him, coming and offering Him sour wine and saying

37 "Are *you* the King of the Jews? Save yourself, then!"

38 There was moreover a writing over His head: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS