John 19:23 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout.

Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part - of the four soldiers who were the executioners, and whose perquisite they were.

And also his coat, х ton (G3588) chitoona (G5509)] - the Roman tunic, or close-fitting vest.

Now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. Perhaps, say Webster and Wilkinson, denoting considerable skill and labour, as necessary to produce such a garment-the work, probably, of one or more of the women who ministered in such things unto Him (Luke 8:3).

John 19:23

23 Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, wovena from the top throughout.