Bible Commentary

And he bought fine linen, and took him down, and wrapped him in the linen, and laid him in a sepulcher which was hewn out of a rock, and rolled a stone unto the door of the sepulcher. 46. And he bought fine linen ] Thus successful, Joseph purchased fine (probably white) linen, the original … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 15:46”

And when he knew [it] of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph. 45. he gave the body to Joseph ] The word translated “gave” only occurs in the New Testament here and in 2Pe 1:3-4; “according as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness;” “whereby … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 15:45”

And Pilate marveled if he were already dead: and calling [unto him] the centurion, he asked him whether he had been any while dead. 44. And Pilate marvelled ] Death by crucifixion did not generally supervene even for three days, and thirty-six hours is said to be the earliest period when it would be thus … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 15:44”

Joseph of Arimathaea, an honorable counselor, which also waited for the kingdom of God, came, and went in boldly unto Pilate, and craved the body of Jesus. 43. Joseph of Arimatha ] i. e. either of Rama in Benjamin (Mat 2:18) or Ramathaim in Ephraim (1Sa 1:1). Probably the latter. The place is called in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 15:43”

And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath, 42 47 The Burial 42. the preparation ] i. e. for the Sabbath, which St Mark, writing for other readers than Jews, explains as “ the day before the Sabbath.” Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 15:42”

(Who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him, and ministered unto him;) and many other women which came up with him unto Jerusalem. Who also, when he was in Galilee, followed him,…. Wherever he went in Galilee, and from thence to Jerusalem: and ministered unto him; of their worldly substance, Lu 8:3: and many … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 15:41”

There were also women looking on afar off: among whom was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome; 40. There were also women ] forerunners of the noble army of Holy Women, who were, in the ages to come, throughout the length and breadth of Christendom, to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 15:40”

And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God. 39 41. The Confession of the Centurion 39. when the centurion ] in charge of the quaternion of soldiers. See above, Mar 15:24. that he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 15:39”

And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom. 38. And the veil of the temple ] the beautiful thick, costly veil of purple and gold, inwrought with figures of Cherubim, 20 feet long and 30 broad, which separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy, was rent … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 15:38”

And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost. 37. And Jesus cried with a loud voice ] saying, “It is finished.” The three Evangelists all dwell upon the loudness of the cry, as it had been the triumphant note of a conqueror. and gave up the ghost ] saying, “Father, into … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 15:37”