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A Voluntary Surrender
Commentators highlight that Jesus' death was not a passive event. His ability to cry out with a "loud voice" was unusual for a crucifixion victim, showing strength, not weakness. This indicates that Jesus was in control, voluntarily giving up His spirit—literally "breathing out" His life—rather than simply succumbing to his injuries.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 15:37
Gave up the ghost (εξεπνευσεν). Literally, breathed out. See "yielded up his spirit" in Mt 27:50 for discussion for details. Mark …
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 15:37
After six hours of torture, Jesus cried out and died. Usually those who were crucified took much longer to die (cf. 15:44). The loud cry of Jesus i…
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John Gill
On Mark 15:37
17th Century
Pastor
And Jesus cried with a loud voice
A second time, and said the words which are in (Luke 23:46) and in ([R…
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…