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The Soldiers' Mockery
Commentators observe that the Roman soldiers, who were simply carrying out the execution, also joined in the mockery. Some scholars suggest their taunts were less intense than those of the religious leaders, perhaps a case of following the crowd's lead. This shows how easily people can be swept into participating in cruelty.
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AT Robertson
On Luke 23:36
Mocked (ενεπαιξαν). Even the soldiers yielded to the spell and acted like boys in their jeers. Aorist tense here and different ver…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 23:36
19th Century
Bishop
Offering him vinegar.—Not even the prayer for their forgiveness had touched the hearts of the soldiers. But still, they did not kn…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 23:36–38
19th Century
Preacher
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…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 23:36
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 …
John Gill
On Luke 23:36
17th Century
Pastor
And the soldiers also mocked him
The Roman soldiers, to whom the execution was committed, who crucified him, and par…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 23:32–43
17th Century
Minister
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…