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A Prophecy Fulfilled
Commentators like Charles Spurgeon and John Gill point out that this act was a direct fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. Psalms 69:21 predicted, "In my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink." This detail, occurring in Jesus's final moments, underscores how even the hostile actions of his enemies were part of God's sovereign plan foretold centuries earlier.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 15:36
To take him down (καθελειν αυτον). Matthew 27:49 has "to save him" (σωσων), which see for discussion.
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 15:36–37
19th Century
Preacher
And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us see whether Elias will …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 15:36
Mark does not identify the person who went to get the wine vinegar, though most likely it was one of the soldiers. A sponge was filled with this wi…
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John Calvin
On Mark 15:36
16th Century
Theologian
Saying, Let him alone, let us see if Elijah will come to save him. Mark relates these words as having been spoken by the soldier, while ho…
John Gill
On Mark 15:36
17th Century
Pastor
And one ran and filled a sponge full of vinegar
Christ at the same time saying, I thirst; see ([Reference John 19:28…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 15:33–41
17th Century
Minister
There was a thick darkness over the land, from noon until three in the afternoon. The Jews were doing their utmost to extinguish the Sun of Righteo…