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Prophecy in the Details
Multiple commentators, including Spurgeon and Gill, highlight that the soldiers' act of gambling for Jesus's clothes was a direct fulfillment of prophecy. This specific detail was foretold in Psalm 22:18, demonstrating that even in the midst of chaos and cruelty, God's sovereign plan was being precisely accomplished.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 15:24
18th Century
Theologian
No notes from Barnes on this verse.
AT Robertson
On Mark 15:24
What each should take (τις τ αρη). Only in Mark. Note double interrogative, Who What? The verb αρη is first aorist active delibera…
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 15:24
19th Century
Preacher
And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take (Mark 15:24).
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 15:24
Mark simply says, “And they crucified him.” What incredible restraint! Especially when one considers that crucifixion was, as Cicero said, “the cru…
John Gill
On Mark 15:24
17th Century
Pastor
And when they had crucified him
Had fastened him to the cross, and reared it up, and he was hanging upon it:
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Matthew Henry
On Mark 15:22–32
17th Century
Minister
The place where our Lord Jesus was crucified was called the Place of a Skull; it was the common place of execution, for He was in all respects numb…