Mark 15:24 kjv — And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take.

King James Version

"And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take."

— Mark 15:24, King James Version

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Mark 15 — Context

21

And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross.

22

And they bring him unto the place Golgotha, which is, being interpreted, The place of a skull.

23

And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not.

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And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take.

25

And it was the third hour, and they crucified him.

26

And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS.

27

And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left.

Mark 15:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 15:24 say?
Mark 15:24 in the King James Version reads: “And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take.”
Where is Mark 15:24 in the Bible?
Mark 15:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 15, verse 24.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 15:24.
What translation should I read Mark 15:24 in?
Mark 15:24 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 15:24?
Mark 15:24 reads (KJV): “And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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