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An Unusually Quick Death
Commentators unanimously note Pilate's surprise at Jesus's quick death. Crucifixion was a brutal, lingering execution that often lasted for days. Pilate's marveling underscores that Jesus's death after only a few hours was highly unusual, prompting him to seek official confirmation before releasing the body.
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Albert Barnes
On Mark 15:44
18th Century
Theologian
And Pilate wondered if, etc. Wondered if he was dead, or wondered that he was so soon dead. It was not common for persons crucified to exp…
AT Robertson
On Mark 15:44
If he were already dead (ε ηδη τεθνηκεν). Perfect active indicative with ε after a verb of wondering, a classical idiom, a kind of…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 15:44
19th Century
Bishop
And Pilate marvelled.—The wonder of Pilate, and his calling the centurion (the definite article indicates he is the same …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Mark 15:44–46
19th Century
Preacher
And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead: and calling unto him the centurion, he asked him whether he had been any while dead. And when he …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 15:44
Pilate was surprised to hear that Jesus had already died (). Only after he received confirmation of Jesus’ death from the centurion was he willing …
John Gill
On Mark 15:44
17th Century
Pastor
And Pilate marvelled if he were already dead
For death, by crucifixion, was a slow lingering death; persons that wer…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 15:42–47
17th Century
Minister
We are here attending the burial of our Lord Jesus. Oh that we may by grace be planted in the likeness of it! Joseph of Arimathea was one who waite…