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The Agony of the Robe
Commentators highlight the excruciating pain Jesus would have felt when the purple robe was removed. The fabric would have stuck to the open wounds from the scourging, and ripping it off would have been like callously tearing away a bandage, adding another layer of intense physical agony to his suffering.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 15:20
18th Century
Theologian
No notes from Barnes on this verse.
AT Robertson
On Mark 15:20
They lead him out (εξαγουσιν αυτον). Vivid historical present after imperfects in verse 19.
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 15:15–23
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 …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 15:20
At last, tiring of their sadism, the soldiers tore the robe from Jesus’ back. The fabric had probably stuck to the clots of blood and serum in the …
John Gill
On Mark 15:20
17th Century
Pastor
And when they had mocked him
To their satisfaction, and had had enough of this sort of diversion:
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 …