If (ε). Condition of the first class as is text in verse 35 used by the rulers. The soldiers pick out "the king of the Jews" as th…

And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar, and saying, If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself. And a su…

St. John Chrysostom: Because the Lord had said, Pray for them that persecute you, He also did this when He ascended t…

The taunts continue, this time from the soldiers. Although in the other gospels the offering of wine vinegar (v.36) seems to be an act of kindness …

And saying, if you are the King of the Jews
Or their Messiah, who was spoken of as a divine person; for otherwise he…

As soon as Christ was fastened to the cross, He prayed for those who crucified Him. The great thing He died to purchase and procure for us is the f…