Mark 15:39 NIV

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 15:39

which = who. the Son of God = a Son of God: i.e. a supernatural or Divine being. App-98 . Found frequently in the Fayyum Papyri as a title of the Emperor Augustus, in Latin as well as Greek inscriptions. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 15:39

And when the centurion, who stood by over against him, saw that he so gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.The centurion ... This was the officer in charge of the crucifixion. An early legend, or tradition, supported by Chrysostom, has it that this centurion was Longthus, "who was led by the miracles which accompanied the death of Christ" to become a Christian, later suffering martyrdom.[17] Whether the tradition is true or not, it is clear that the exclamation of this... 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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 15:33-41

The death of Jesus 15:33-41 (cf. Matthew 27:45-56; Luke 23:44-49; John 19:28-30)Mark’s account of Jesus’ death included five climactic events: the darkness, two of Jesus’ cries, the tearing of the temple veil, and the Roman centurion’s confession. All of these events happened during the last three of the six hours of Jesus’ sufferings on the cross."For the first three of Jesus’ six hours on the cross he suffered in daylight at the hands of humans (Mark 15:21-32). In the darkness of the second... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 15:39

The centurion (Gr. kentyrion, a transliteration of the Latin centurio that only Mark used) was the soldier in charge of Jesus’ crucifixion (cf. Mark 15:44). Elsewhere in the New Testament the customary Greek word hekatontarchos ("centurion") appears. Mark’s word choice here is another indication that he wrote for Romans. This centurion spoke more truly than he probably knew. He evidently meant that Jesus was a righteous man (Luke 23:47). Still his words spoken as he stood directly in front of... 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 15:39

(39) When the centurion.—St. Mark, after his manner, uses the actual Latin word, St. Matthew the Greek equivalent. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 15:39-47

(39-47) See Notes on Matthew 27:54-61. read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Mark 15:1-47

Mark 15:5 There are few tests of a man's spiritual condition more searching and decisive than the temper with which he bears unmerited insult and railing speech. I do not refer to mere self-command, to the self-respect which forbids an answer in kind, and imposes an external calmness of manner on a swelling indignation within.... The question is not one of self-mastery under, but of superiority to, insult, which feels no anger or resentment at insolence or contempt; and this not from an abject... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Mark 15:33-41

CHAPTER 15:33-41 (Mark 15:33-41)THE DEATH OF JESUS"And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me? And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, He calleth Elijah. And one ran, and filling a sponge full of vinegar, put it on a reed, and gave Him to drink, saying, Let be; let... read more

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 15:39

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 15:39

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

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 15:33-41

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Mark 15:39

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

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 15:39

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 15:39-47

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Mark 15:1-47

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Mark 15:33-41

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