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35 After they had nailed him to the cross, the soldiers gambled for his clothes by throwing dice.[a]

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  1. 27:35 Greek by casting lots. A few late manuscripts add This fulfilled the word of the prophet: “They divided my garments among themselves and cast lots for my robe.” See Ps 22:18.

24 Then the soldiers nailed him to the cross. They divided his clothes and threw dice[a] to decide who would get each piece.

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  1. 15:24 Greek cast lots. See Ps 22:18.

34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.”[a] And the soldiers gambled for his clothes by throwing dice.[b]

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  1. 23:34a This sentence is not included in many ancient manuscripts.
  2. 23:34b Greek by casting lots. See Ps 22:18.

23 When the soldiers had crucified Jesus, they divided his clothes among the four of them. They also took his robe, but it was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. 24 So they said, “Rather than tearing it apart, let’s throw dice[a] for it.” This fulfilled the Scripture that says, “They divided my garments among themselves and threw dice for my clothing.”[b] So that is what they did.

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  1. 19:24a Greek cast lots.
  2. 19:24b Ps 22:18.

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