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The Place of Utmost Dishonor
Commentators like Spurgeon and Calvin note that placing Jesus in the middle of two criminals was a deliberate act of humiliation, intended to portray Him as the chief sinner. This, combined with the general horror of crucifixion—a death method so diabolical it was reserved for the worst offenders—was meant to inflict maximum shame.
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AT Robertson
On John 19:18
They crucified (εσταυρωσαν). The soldiers just as in Ac 22:24f.; the scourging of Paul was to be done by the soldiers.
Charles Ellicott
On John 19:18
19th Century
Bishop
Compare Notes on Matthew 27:38; Mark 15:27; Luke 23:33–34.
Charles Spurgeon
On John 19:18
19th Century
Preacher
Where they crucified him, and two other with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst.
As if to show that they thought him t…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 19:18
Apart from this simple statement, the writer makes no attempt to describe the process of crucifixion, probably because it was well known to the rea…
John Calvin
On John 19:18
16th Century
Theologian
And two others with him, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst. As if the severity of the punishment had not been sufficient of itsel…
John Gill
On John 19:18
17th Century
Pastor
Where they crucified him
Namely, at Golgotha, the same with Calvary; and so had what they were so desirous of:
Matthew Henry
On John 19:1–18
17th Century
Minister
Little did Pilate think with what holy regard these sufferings of Christ would, in later ages, be considered and spoken of by the best and greatest…