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A Death Like No Other
Commentators highlight that the centurion wasn't just moved by Jesus' death, but by the extraordinary way he died. The powerful final cry, followed by his willing release of his spirit, was so unusual that this hardened Roman soldier was compelled to confess his divine nature. It was a demonstration of authority and power even in death.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 15:39
The centurion (ο κεντυριων). A Latin word (centurio) used also in verse 44 and here only in the N.T.
Which s…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 15:39
19th Century
Bishop
When the centurion.—St. Mark, after his manner, uses the actual Latin word, St. Matthew the Greek equivalent.
Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 15:33–41
19th Century
Preacher
There was darkness over the whole land until this ninth hour.
And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 15:39
The Roman centurion in command of the detachment of soldiers at the cross had witnessed the scourging, mocking, spitting, crucifixion, and wagging …
John Gill
On Mark 15:39
17th Century
Pastor
And when the centurion, which stood over against him
To watch him, that nobody released him, and that he did not com…
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…