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A Hall of Injustice
Commentators explain that the "Praetorium" was the Roman governor's official residence or hall of justice, a symbol of Gentile authority. Jesus was taken inside this hall where the "whole band" of soldiers—a full military unit—was gathered. Scholars note this was done for "greater diversion," highlighting that the mockery to come was a deliberate, collective act of cruelty in the very seat of Roman power.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 15:16
18th Century
Theologian
Called Praetorium. The hall of the praetor, or Roman governor, where he sat to administer justice.
Whole band. See…
AT Robertson
On Mark 15:16
The Praetorium (πραιτωριον). In Mt 27:27 this same word is translated "palace." That is its meaning here also, the palace in which…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 15:16
19th Century
Bishop
Into the hall, called Prætorium.—The same word is used by St. Matthew (Matthew 27:27), but is there translated com…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 15:15–16
19th Century
Preacher
And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified. And …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 15:16
The scourging of Jesus took place out in front of the palace of Herod and in the presence of all the people. Afterward Jesus was taken by the soldi…
John Gill
On Mark 15:16
17th Century
Pastor
And the soldiers led him away into the hall
From the place called the pavement, where was the judge's bench, from wh…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 15:15–21
17th Century
Minister
Christ met death in its greatest terror. It was the death reserved for the most vile criminals. Therefore, the cross and the shame are linked. God …