Mark 14:65. Some. Others than the ‘officers,' spoken of below. The context (Mark 14:64) points to members of the Sanhedrin as engaged in this cruelty.

The officers. Probably those who had been by the fire (Mark 14:54).

Received him with blows of their hands. The correct reading is thus translated, describing the conduct of the officers when they received Jesus again as their prisoner.

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Old Testament