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From Spectacle to Awe
Commentators explain that the crowd initially gathered for a 'spectacle' (the Greek word is 'theōria'). However, after witnessing the supernatural darkness and the solemn death of Jesus, their attitude shifted from mockery to awe. They returned home slowly, filled with fear and the weight of what they had seen.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 23:48
18th Century
Theologian
The things which were done. The earthquake, the darkness, and the sufferings of Jesus.
Smote their breasts. As a sign of al…
AT Robertson
On Luke 23:48
Certainly (οντως). Really, old adverb from the participle ον from ειμ, to be. Used also in 24:34 of the resurrection of Jesus.
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Charles Ellicott
On Luke 23:48
19th Century
Bishop
To that sight.—The word is used by St. Luke only in the New Testament, and exactly expresses the purpose of those who had come to…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 23:48
19th Century
Preacher
And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned.
What …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 23:48
After Jesus’ death, Luke calls on the centurion as a witness to Jesus’ uniqueness. His words in his gospel emphasize, as in the trial scene, the in…
John Gill
On Luke 23:48
17th Century
Pastor
And all the people that came together to that sight
To see the execution of Jesus; and some of them might be his inv…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 23:44–49
17th Century
Minister
We have here the death of Christ magnified by the wonders that attended it, and his death explained by the words with which he breathed out his sou…