among themselves = to (Greek. pros.App-104.) one another.
for = concerning. Greek. peri.App-104.
the scripture, &c. See Joh_13:18; Joh_17:12; Joh_18:9, Joh_18:32. The quotation is from Psa_22:18.
raiment. Same word as "garments" in Joh_19:23.
for = upon. Greek. epi.App-104.
These things, &c. = The soldiers therefore indeed did these things. The Greek particle men is ignored both by Authorized Version and by Revised Version It marks a contrast with what follows.