Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture.

Bible References

General references

Matthew 27:35
And having crucified him, they divided his garments, casting a lot, that it might be fulfilled that was spoken by the prophet, 'They divided my garments to themselves, and over my vesture they cast a lot;'
Mark 15:24
And having crucified him, they were dividing his garments, casting a lot upon them, what each may take;
Luke 23:34
And Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, for they have not known what they do;' and parting his garments they cast a lot.
John 19:23
The soldiers, therefore, when they did crucify Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to each soldier a part, also the coat, and the coat was seamless, from the top woven throughout,