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A Conscious Savior
Commentators clarify that the 'vinegar' offered was not the drugged, pain-numbing wine Jesus had refused earlier. Instead, it was a cheap, sour wine commonly drunk by Roman soldiers. By accepting this simple drink, Jesus received a minor physical relief from his thirst without dulling his senses, choosing to face the full reality of his suffering with a clear mind.
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Albert Barnes
On John 19:28–29
18th Century
Theologian
That the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. See Psalm 69:21. Thirst was one of the most distressing circumstances attending th…
AT Robertson
On John 19:29
Was set (εκειτο). Imperfect middle. John, as eyewitness, had noticed it there.
Of vinegar (οξους). Not vin…
Charles Ellicott
On John 19:29
19th Century
Bishop
Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar.—This vessel of the ordinary sour wine drunk by the Roman soldiers was placed …
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 19:29
19th Century
Preacher
Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a sponge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth.
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 19:29
The “vinegar” was probably the cheap sour wine that the legionnaires drank. Though it provided some refreshment, it was a strong astringent that co…
John Calvin
On John 19:29
16th Century
Theologian
And, having filled a sponge with vinegar, they fixed it on hyssop. When he says that they fixed the sponge on hyssop, the meaning…
John Gill
On John 19:29
17th Century
Pastor
Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar
In a place near at hand, as Nonnus observes; not on purpose, for the sake…
Matthew Henry
On John 19:19–30
17th Century
Minister
Here are some remarkable circumstances of Jesus' death, more fully related than before. Pilate would not gratify the chief priests by allowing the …