Bible Commentary

Now at [that] feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired. 6. Now at that feast ] Rather, at festival time. There is no article in the Greek (or in Luk 23:17; Mat 27:15), and the apparent limitation of the custom to the Feast of the Passover is not required by the original … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 15:6”

But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marveled. But Jesus yet answered nothing,…. He still continued silent, and made no defence for himself, which the governor was willing to give him an opportunity to make, and, as his friend, urged him to it: so that Pilate marvelled; what should be the meaning of his … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 15:5”

And Pilate asked him again, saying, Answerest thou nothing? behold how many things they witness against thee. 4. And Pilate asked ] These renewed accusations led to further questions from Pilate, but our Lord preserved a complete silence. This increased the procurator’s astonishment, but he thought he had found an escape from his dilemma, when … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 15:4”

And the chief priests accused him of many things: but he answered nothing. 3. And the chief priests accused him ] After the first examination Pilate came forth to the Jewish deputation, standing before the entrance of the palace, and declared his conviction of the innocence of the Accused (Joh 18:38; Luk 23:4). This was … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 15:3”

And Pilate asked him, Art thou the King of the Jews? And he answering said unto him, Thou sayest [it.] 2. And Pilate asked him ] This was a private investigation within the prtorium, after the Jews, carefully suppressing the religious grounds on which they had condemned our Lord, had advanced against Him a triple … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 15:2”

And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council, and bound Jesus, and carried [him] away, and delivered [him] to Pilate. Ch. Mar 15:1-15. The Examination before Pilate 1. And straightway ] As the day dawned, a second and more formal meeting of the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 15:1”

And the second time the cock crew. And Peter called to mind the word that Jesus said unto him, Before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice. And when he thought thereon, he wept. 72. And Peter called to mind ] That glance of sorrow went straight to the Apostle’s heart; all that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:72”

But he began to curse and to swear, [saying,] I know not this man of whom ye speak. 71. he began to curse and to swear ] Assailed by the bystanders just mentioned and by the kinsman of Malchus (Joh 18:26), the Apostle now fell deeper still. With oaths and curses he denied that he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:71”

And he denied it again. And a little after, they that stood by said again to Peter, Surely thou art [one] of them: for thou art a Galilaean, and thy speech agreeth [thereto.] 70. And he denied it again ] This denial was probably addressed to those round the fire. But escape was hopeless. “Surely,” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:70”

And a maid saw him again, and began to say to them that stood by, This is [one] of them. 69. a maid saw him again ] Recognised at the porch, Peter seems to have returned once more towards the fire, and was conversing in his rough Galilean dialect with the soldiers and servants when, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Mark 14:69”