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Undeniable Proof of Death
Commentators overwhelmingly agree that the spear thrust served as undeniable proof of Jesus's death. This act, likely piercing the heart, was providentially ordained to eliminate any doubt and counter any claims that Jesus merely fainted. This absolute certainty of His death is foundational, making the truth of His resurrection irrefutable.
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Albert Barnes
On John 19:34
18th Century
Theologian
One of the soldiers. One of those appointed to watch the bodies until they were dead. This man appears to have doubted whether he was dead…
AT Robertson
On John 19:34
With a spear (λογχη). Instrumental case of this old word, here only in the N.T.
Pierced his side (αυτου τη…
Charles Ellicott
On John 19:34
19th Century
Bishop
But one of the soldiers with a spear pierced his side.—They had seen that He was dead, and therefore did not break the le…
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Charles Spurgeon
On John 19:32–34
19th Century
Preacher
Then came the soldier, and brake the legs of the first, and of the other which was crucified with him. But when they came to Jesus, and saw tha…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On John 19:34
One of the soldiers pierced Jesus’ side with his spear, probably to see whether there would be any reaction. The flow of “blood and water” has been…
John Calvin
On John 19:34
16th Century
Theologian
But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear. When the soldier pierced Christ’s side with his spear, he did so to ascert…
John Gill
On John 19:34
17th Century
Pastor
But one of the soldiers
Whose name some pretend to say was Longinns, and so called from the spear with which he pier…
Matthew Henry
On John 19:31–37
17th Century
Minister
A test was made to see if Jesus was dead. He died in less time than people crucified commonly did. This showed that He had laid down His life of Hi…