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The Physical Weakness of Jesus
Commentators highlight that Simon was compelled to carry the cross because Jesus, after the brutal scourging, was physically too weak and exhausted to continue. This moment vividly displays the full, suffering humanity of Christ, who endured immense physical pain and frailty on the path to the crucifixion.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 15:21
18th Century
Theologian
No notes from Barnes on this verse.
AT Robertson
On Mark 15:21
They compel (αγγαρευουσιν). Dramatic present indicative again where Mt 27:32 has the aorist. For this Persian word see on Mt 5:41;…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 15:21
19th Century
Bishop
The father of Alexander and Rufus.—The fact recorded here, and not elsewhere, is one of the most striking instances of the indepen…
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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 …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 15:21
Men condemned to die by crucifixion were customarily required to carry the heavy wooden crosspiece on which they were to be nailed to the place of …
John Gill
On Mark 15:21
17th Century
Pastor
And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian
(See Gill on Matthew 27:32);
who passed by
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 …