Matthew shortly says, “They parted his garments, casting lots;” but John explains more fully how it was done. “The soldiers, when they had crucified him, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat; now the coat was without seam.” [John 19:23]
Reproduced in full. Translation: Oxford 1841 (Newman), public domain (Public domain).
Also cites: de Cons. Ev., iii, 12
