The Casting of Lots
Matthew 27:35-36; Mark 15:24; Luke 23:34; John 19:23-24
Works of art by Andrea Mantegna, Andrea Vanni, and Bernardino Luini
Commentaries by David Ekserdjian
Works of art by Andrea Mantegna, Andrea Vanni, and Bernardino Luini
Commentaries by David Ekserdjian
35And when they had crucified him, they divided his garments among them by casting lots; 36then they sat down and kept watch over him there.
24And they crucified him, and divided his garments among them, casting lots for them, to decide what each should take.
34And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments.
23 When the soldiers had crucified Jesus they took his garments and made four parts, one for each soldier; also his tunic. But the tunic was without seam, woven from top to bottom; 24so they said to one another, “Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it to see whose it shall be.” This was to fulfil the scripture,