John is into the details. We saw how he expanded on the significance of the inscription on the cross. He does the same with the incident involving Jesus' clothes.
First, the soldiers (apparently there were four of them) divide up the "clothes" of Jesus, and there are enough garments to go around. Then there is the one-piece tunic. Who gets that? Because it is seamless, they decide to cast lots rather than cut it into four prats.
Meanwhile, Jesus is hanging on the cross.
It's something like a family discussing the estate at the bedside while their mother is dying.
The soldiers, of course, were used to crucifixions. This one is simply part of their workday.
Have you gotten more or less "used to" the cross?
These last days of Lent are a good time to get "un-used to" it.
- Little Black Book, Diocese of Saginaw