Albert Barnes Commentary Mark 15:23

Albert Barnes Commentary

Mark 15:23

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Mark 15:23

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"And they offered him wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not." — Mark 15:23 (ASV)

Wine mingled, etc. 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 Barnes on Matthew 27:34.