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Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 15:33-41

The crucifixions: the Divine words. Seven words are counted by them who now treasure his sayings, as spoken by Jesus on the cross. Each evangelist contributes his portion towards the little perfect stock. I. The first was A WORD OF PRAYER FOR FORGIVENESS , itself a forgiveness. "I forgive them: do thou, O Father, forgive." It was a word of excuse for them who did it ignorantly and in unbelief. "They see only a malefactor: open their eyes that they may see and know." If the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 15:38

And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom. There were two veils—one before the holy place, and the other before the holy of holies. The holy place would correspond to what we call the nave of the church, in which the priests were continually present; the holy of holies would correspond to our chancel choir—the holiest part of the building. This was always kept closed; nor might any one enter it but the high priest, and that only once in the year, on the day of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 15:39

And when the centurion, which stood by over against him ( ὁ παρετηκὼς ἐξ ἐναντίας αὐτοῦ ) saw that he so gave up the ghost. The words, "so cried out," are not in the most important authorities. It was the business of the centurion to watch all that took place, and to see that the sentence was executed. He must have been standing close under the cress; and there was that in the whole demeanour of the dying Sufferer, so different from anything that he had ever witnessed before,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 15:40

And there were also women holding from afar ( ἀπὸ μακρόθεν θεωροῦσαι ). St. Matthew ( Matthew 27:55 ) says that there were many. Amongst them were Mary Magdalene, and Mary the wife of Clopas, or Alphaeus, and mother of James the less and of Joses, called brethren of our Lord, and the mother of Zebedee's children, that is, Salerno. The mother of our Lord had been there until the time when, having with St. John crept as near the cross of Jesus as she might venture, she was... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 15:40-41

Women watching the cross. The prominence of women in the Gospel narrative suggests the fact that Christianity has done more to awaken the spiritual nature of women, and to furnish them with a sphere for the exercise of their special gifts and graces, than any other religion. For the first time the gospel gave to woman dignity and recognized position in spiritual things. In the gospel, the feminine as well as the masculine aspects and phases of morality are represented. Why were they at the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 15:40-47

The burial. I. FAITH THRIVES IN SORROW . Remoter disciples draw near, and secret disciples come forth, in the hour of humiliation and defeat. The sun sets, but not their hope; and the stars rise, but their faith is earlier up. II. LOVE SURVIVES ALL LOSS . Its burning ray, like that of a hidden gem, flashes out in the gloom. The nobleness of Christ had taught them to master selfishness and despair. His form was enshrined in the "amber of memory." They who had been all... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 15:41

From this verse we learn that these women followed him, and ministered unto him when he was in Galilee; and that many other women came up with him unto Jerusalem . The sublime beauty of his character, and the spiritual, influence which he wielded, attracted them; and they were able to minister to the various needs of his humanity. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 15:33-38

Mark 15:33-38 . When the sixth hour was come For an explanation of this paragraph, see notes on Matthew 27:45-53. My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? In these words, Jesus claims God as his God; and yet laments his Father’s withdrawing the tokens of his love, while he bare our sins. read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 15:39-41

Mark 15:39-41. When the centurion saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost Cried out with such strength of voice, and such firm confidence in God, even at the moment when he expired, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God See this translation defended and explained, in the note on Matthew 27:54. Who followed him and ministered unto him Waited upon him, and provided him with necessaries. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 15:33-41

159. The death (Matthew 27:45-56; Mark 15:33-41; Luke 23:44-49; John 19:25-37)Jesus’ mother, Mary, had followed him to the cross and stayed by him during his ordeal. Among those who comforted her were John and three women: Mary’s sister Salome, who was the wife of Zebedee and the mother of the apostles James and John; another Mary, who was the wife of Clopas and the mother of James and Joses; and another Mary, who came from the town of Magdala in Galilee and was known as Mary Magdalene. These... read more

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