Joh 19:24 | NET2full | STEP | So the soldiers said to one another , “Let’s not tear it , but throw dice to see who will get it.” This took place to fulfill the scripture that says , “ They divided my garments among them , and for my clothing they threw dice .” So the soldiers did these things .

‏ John 19:24

24 So the soldiers said to one another, “Let’s not tear it, but throw dice ^{▼▼tn Grk “but choose by lot” (probably by using marked pebbles or broken pieces of pottery). A modern equivalent, “throw dice,” was chosen here because of its association with gambling.} to see who will get it.” ^{▼▼tn Grk “to see whose it will be.”} This took place ^{▼▼tn The words “This took place” are not in the Greek text but are implied.} to fulfill the scripture that says, “They divided my garments among them, and for my clothing they threw dice.” ^{▼▼tn Grk “cast lots.” See the note on “throw dice” earlier in the verse.} ^{▼▼sn A quotation from Ps 22:18.} So the soldiers did these things.