Mark 15:21,Luke 23:26

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

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 15:21

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

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 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 the cross.SIMON BEARS THE CROSSIt was evident to the soldiers in charge of the execution that the strength of our Lord was fading and that he would not be able to carry the cross, which was a large instrument 15 feet in the long beam and 8 feet in the cross-member.[9]The father of Alexander and Rufus ... These names occur only in Mark, and concerning... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Mark 15:21

Mark 15:21. The father of Alexander and Rufus— In the note on Mat 27:32 we have observed, that these two persons were two noted men among the first Christians, who resided at Rome, and who being well known there, St. Mark makes this mention of them, on account of the Christians at Rome and others, who were acquainted with them or their names. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 15:21

Probably only Mark mentioned Simon’s sons because the Christians in Rome knew them or knew of them (cf. Romans 16:13). Evidently Simon became a believer in Jesus. Mark mentioned very few people by name other than the Twelve. Simon was evidently a North African Jew who had come to Jerusalem for the Passover season. Since there was a large population of Jews in Cyrene it is probable that Simon was racially a Semite rather than a Negro. [Note: Hiebert, p. 389; Wessel, p. 778.] Simon had to do... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 15:21-32

The crucifixion of Jesus 15:21-32 (cf. Matthew 27:32-44; Luke 23:26-43; John 19:17b-27) read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 15:21-47

3. Jesus’ crucifixion, death, and burial 15:21-47Jesus’ sufferings continued to increase as He drew closer to the Cross. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 15:1-47

The Trial Before Pilate. The Crucifixion1-15. Trial before Pilate (Matthew 27:1, Matthew 27:11; Luke 23:1, Luke 23:13; John 18:28). See on Mt and Jn. For the trial before Herod see on Luke 23:6.16-20. The mockery (Matthew 27:27). See on Mt.16. Prætorium] see on John 18:28.21-41. The Crucifixion (Matthew 27:31; Luke 23:26; John 19:16). See on Mt, Lk, Jn.21. Alexander and Rufus] These names occur only in Mk. They were clearly Christians of eminence, well known in the Roman Church for which this... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 15:15-21

(15-21) And so Pilate, willing to content the people.—The word which St. Mark uses for “content” appears to be the Greek equivalent for the Latin satisfacere, and so takes its place in the evidence for St. Mark’s connection with Rome and the Roman Church.Scourged him.—The word, like that in St. Matthew, is formed from the Latin flagellum, and forms another link in the chain of evidence just referred to. read more

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

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 15:21

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

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 15:21

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Mark 15:21

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 15:21

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 15:21-32

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 15:21-47

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 15:1-47

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 15:15-21

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