1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible

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Matthew 27:35

*And after they had crucified him, they divided his garments, casting lots; that the word might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying: **They divided my garments among them; and upon my vesture they cast lots.

Mark 15:24.; Luke 23:34.; John 19:23. --- ** Psalm 21:19.

They divided his garments. This was accounted with the ancients the greatest infamy. It was never done with any but the most vile and worthless wretches; with men who possessed nothing more then their garments. This they did to our blessed Saviour; a punishment they did not think the two thieves deserving of. (St. Chrysostom)