Mark 15:24
What does Mark 15:24 mean?
A plain-English look at Mark 15:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Mark 15:24 means
They crucify Jesus and divide his garments by casting lots, fulfilling common practice and prophecy. The physical act of crucifixion begins, and the soldiers secure their spoil by gambling for his clothes. The dividing of garments underscores the humiliation and poverty of Jesus at death’s moment, while the casting of lots fulfills Psalm 22:18 and highlights God’s sovereignty over even sordid human actions. It displays human contempt but also fulfills Scripture in the unfolding salvation drama.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And they crucify him, and part his garments among them, casting lots upon them, what each should take.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And they crucify him, and part his garments among them, casting lots upon them, what each should take.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And he was nailed to the cross; and they made a division of his clothing among them, putting to the decision of chance what everyone was to take.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And having crucified him, they were dividing his garments, casting a lot upon them, what each may take;
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752And crucifying him, they divided his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And having crucified him, they part his clothes amongst [themselves], casting lots on them, what each one should take.
Context
This follows the refusal of wine and leads directly into the timing of the crucifixion. The verse transitions from preparation to execution, including the routine cruelty and the fulfillment of prophetic Scripture. The soldiers’ casting lots forms a small, grim detail that will resonate with the Psalm quoted implicitly here.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Corinthians 5:21
Him who knew no sin he made to be sin on our behalf; that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
- 1 Peter 2:24
who his own self bare our sins in his body upon the tree, that we, having died unto sins, might live unto righteousness; by whose stripes ye were healed.
- Isaiah 53:4
Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows; yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted.
- Matthew 27:35
And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments among them, casting lots;
- Psalms 22:16
For dogs have compassed me: A company of evil-doers have inclosed me; They pierced my hands and my feet.
- Acts 5:30
The God of our fathers raised up Jesus, whom ye slew, hanging him on a tree.
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