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.. 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.