Bible Commentary

When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. 30. received ] He had refused the stupefying draught (Mat 27:34; Mar 15:23), which would have clouded his faculties: He accepts what will revive them for the effort of a willing surrender of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 19:30”

Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a sponge with vinegar, and put [it] upon hyssop, and put [it] to his mouth. 29. Now vinegar ] Omit ‘now.’ S. John’s precise knowledge appears once more: the other three do not mention the vessel, but he had stood close to it. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 19:29”

After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the Scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. 28 30. The two words from the Cross, ‘I Thirst,’ ‘It is Finished’ 28. After this ] See on Joh 19:38. knowing ] Comp. Joh 13:1. were now accomplished ] Rather, are already finished. The very … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 19:28”

Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own [home.] 27. from that hour ] Quite literally, as soon as all was over ( Joh 19:30); or he may have led her away at once and then have returned ( Joh 19:35). unto his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 19:27”

When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! 26. whom he loved ] See on Joh 18:23. The expression here is not a mere periphrasis to avoid giving the name, still less a boastful insertion: it explains why Jesus committed … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 19:26”

Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the [wife] of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. 25. Now there stood ] Or, But there were standing. By two small particles ( men in Joh 19:23 and de here), scarcely translatable in English, S. John indicates the contrast between the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 19:25”

They said therefore among themselves, Let us not rend it, but cast lots for it, whose it shall be: that the Scripture might be fulfilled, which saith, They parted my raiment among them, and for my vesture they did cast lots. These things therefore the soldiers did. 24. that the scripture ] It was in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 19:24”

Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also [his] coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout. 23 27. The four Enemies and the four Friends 23. Then the soldiers ] Better, The soldiers therefore. The ‘therefore’ … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 19:23”

Pilate answered, What I have written I have written. 22. Pilate answered ] His answer illustrates the mixture of obstinacy and relentlessness, which Philo says was characteristic of him. His own interests are not at stake, so he will have his way: where he had anything to fear or to gain he could be supple … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 19:22”

Then said the chief priests of the Jews to Pilate, Write not, The king of the Jews; but that he said, I am King of the Jews. 21. Then said ] Better, said therefore. Now that they have wrung what they wanted out of Pilate they see that in granting it he has insulted them … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of John 19:21”