Mark 15:20-21 NIV

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 15:16-41

Parallel passages: Matthew 27:27-56 ; Luke 23:26-49 ; John 19:17-37 .— The closing scene. I. THE CRUCIFIXION AND ACCOMPANYING EVENTS , 1 . The words of the Creed. The words of the Creed, "crucified under Pontius Pilate," are familiar to almost every young person who has been trained in the Christian religion. All down the centuries the name of this Roman knight, who was Procurator of Judaea under the Propraetor of Syria, has been associated with the greatest crime... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 15:20

And when they had mocked him, they took off from him the purple, and put on him his garments. The silence of our blessed Lord during these wanton and aggravated insults is very remarkable, and also the total absence of any legal grounds for his condemnation. And they lead him out to crucify him . Assuming the palace of Pilate to have been near the gate of Jaffa, north-west of Mount Zion, and the place of crucifixion that now assigned to it, within the Church of the Holy Sepulchre,—the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 15:21

And they compel one passing by Simon of Cyrene, coming from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to go with them, that he might bear his cross . It seems from St. Matthew ( Matthew 27:32 ) that our Savior bore his own cross from the palace to the gate of the city. The tablet, with the inscription afterwards attached to the cross, would be carried before him; and a certain number of soldiers would be appointed to go with him to the place of execution, and to see the sentence... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 15:21-32

The crucifixion. The bigots and the mob have gained their end, and now have their own way with "the Holy One and the Just." The power of Rome is brought into the service of Jewish fanaticism and malice. All evil influences have conspired together. Now is their hour and the power of darkness. The world's sin has culminated in the rejection of the world's Savior. All happens as has been foreseen in the counsels of God, and foretold by inspired prophets and by the Son of man himself. The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 15:21-32

The Crucifixion. I. THERE MAY BE A BLESSING IN ENFORCED SERVICE . Simon the Cyrenian is raised into the light of history; perhaps to teach us this. No nobler honor for the Christian than to reflect, "I have been called to bear the cross." And for some to reflect, "I was forced into carrying the cross I would have refused, or left on the ground." So with that other Simon, surnamed Peter. II. PAIN IS RATHER TO BE STRUGGLED WITH THAN ARTIFICIALLY ... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 15:20-21

Mark 15:20-21 . And when they had mocked him, &c. These verses are explained in the note on Matthew 27:31-32. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 15:6-20

156. Jesus before the people (Matthew 27:15-31; Mark 15:6-20; Luke 23:13-25; John 18:39-19:16)Although assured that Jesus was innocent, Pilate felt it wise to give the Jews some satisfaction; for by this time a crowd had gathered and he did not want a riot to break out. He therefore offered to punish Jesus by flogging, and consider the matter finished (Luke 23:13-16).But the people yelled for Jesus to be crucified. Pilate did not want the situation to get out of control, so made another offer.... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 15:21

157. Journey to Golgotha (Matthew 27:32; Mark 15:21; Luke 23:26-31; John 19:17)As the prisoners set out for the place of execution, Jesus was made to carry his cross (John 19:17). He must have been weak from the brutal flogging, and when it appeared he was about to collapse, a passer-by was forced to carry it for him. This man, Simon, was from northern Africa and had apparently come to Jerusalem for the Passover (Luke 23:26).Among the crowd that followed Jesus were some women who wept and... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 15:20

to = to the end that they might. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 15:21

compel . See note on Matthew 27:32 . passed by = was passing by. out of = away from. Greek. apo. App-104 . Not the same word as in Mark 15:46 . the country = a field. Rufus. This may be the Rufus of Romans 16:1 Romans 16:3 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 15:16-41

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 15:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 15:21

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 15:21-32

The Pulpit Commentary - Mark 15:21-32

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 15:20-21

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 15:6-20

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 15:21

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 15:20

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 15:21

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