John 19:23

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

After the soldiers had nailed Jesus to the cross, they divided up his clothes into four parts, one for each of them. But his outer garment was made from a single piece of cloth, and it did not have any seams.

Cross References

Exodus 28:32

with an opening in the centre for his head. Be sure to bind the material around the collar to keep it from fraying.

Matthew 27:35

The soldiers nailed Jesus to a cross and gambled to see who would get his clothes.

Mark 15:24

They nailed Jesus to a cross and gambled to see who would get his clothes.

Luke 23:34

Jesus said, “Father, forgive these people! They don't know what they're doing.” While the crowd stood there watching Jesus, the soldiers gambled for his clothes. The leaders insulted him by saying, “He saved others. Now he should save himself, if he really is God's chosen Messiah!”

Acts 12:4

He put Peter in jail and ordered four squads of soldiers to guard him. Herod planned to put him on trial in public after the festival.