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John Gill's Exposition on Luke 23:36

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And the soldiers also mocked him, etc.] The Roman soldiers, to whom the execution was committed, who crucified him, and parted his garments, and stood at his cross watching; these joined in the insult, which is not to be wondered at. Coming to him and offering him vinegar; which was what was a part of their allowance, and was their drink; (see Gill on “<431929>John 19:29”).
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