Mark 15:1
See the principal events in this chapter explained in the notes at Matthew 27.... [ Continue Reading ]
See the principal events in this chapter explained in the notes at Matthew 27.... [ Continue Reading ]
CALLED PRAETORIUM - The hall of the “praetor,” or Roman governor, where he sat to administer justice. WHOLE BAND - See the notes at Matthew 27:27.... [ Continue Reading ]
WITH PURPLE - Matthew says scarlet. See the notes at Matthew 27:28. ABOUT HIS HEAD - In the form of a garland or diadem. The whole head was not covered, but it was placed in a circle round the temples.... [ Continue Reading ]
WORSHIPPED HIM - Mocked him with the “appearance” of homage. The word “worship” here denotes only the respect and honor shown to princes and kings. It does not refer to any “religious” homage. They regarded him as foolishly and madly claiming to be a king - not as claiming to be divine.... [ Continue Reading ]
WINE MINGLED ... - Matthew says “vinegar.” It was probably “wine soured,” so that it might be called either. This was the common drink of the Roman soldiers. MYRRH - See the notes at Matthew 27:34.... [ Continue Reading ]
AND IT WAS THE THIRD HOUR ... - In John 19:14 it is said, “And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour, etc. Much difficulty has been felt in reconciling these passages, and infidels have usually adduced them to prove that the evangelists have contradicted themselves. In rec... [ Continue Reading ]
THE SUPERSCRIPTION - The writing over his head upon the cross. THE KING OF THE JEWS - See the notes at Matthew 27:37.... [ Continue Reading ]
AND THE SCRIPTURE WAS FULFILLED ... - This passage of Scripture is found in Isaiah 53:12. This does not mean that he “was” a transgressor, but simply that in dying he “had a place” with transgressors. Nor does it mean that God regarded him as a sinner; but that at his death, in popular estimation. o... [ Continue Reading ]
THE EVEN - The time after three o’clock in the afternoon. THE PREPARATION ... - The following day was to be a day of special solemnity, called the “great day” of the feast. More than ordinary preparation was therefore made for “that” Sabbath on the day before. Hence, the day was known as a day of p... [ Continue Reading ]
JOSEPH, AN HONORABLE COUNSELOR - A distinguished man, who probably held a high office among the Jews, as one of their great council, or a Jewish senator. The word “honorable,” here, is not a mere title of “office,” but is given in reference to his personal character, as being a man of integrity and... [ Continue Reading ]
AND PILATE MARVELED IF - Wondered if he was dead, or wondered that he was so soon dead. It was not common for persons crucified to expire under two or three days, sometimes not until the sixth or seventh. Joseph had asked for the “body,” implying that he was dead. That he was, had been ascertained b... [ Continue Reading ]
WHEN HE KNEW IT OF THE CENTURION - Being informed by the centurion of the fact that he was dead. The centurion had charge of the soldiers who watched him, and could therefore give correct information.... [ Continue Reading ]
BEHELD WHERE HE WAS LAID - The affection of these pious females never forsook them, in all the trials and sufferings of their Lord. With true love they followed him to the cross; they came as near to him as they were permitted to come in his last moments; they followed him when taken down and laid i... [ Continue Reading ]