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
3. Jesus’ crucifixion, death, and burial 15:21-47Jesus’ sufferings continued to increase as He drew closer to the Cross. read more
The burial of Jesus 15:42-47 (cf. Matthew 27:57-66; Luke 23:50-56; John 19:31-42)The burial of Jesus was an important part of the preaching of the early church (cf. 1 Corinthians 15:3-4). It forms a connection between Jesus’ death and His resurrection. More important, it demonstrated the reality of Jesus’ death. read more
It was unusual that a crucified person died so quickly. So Pilate verified Jesus’ death. Mark noted that a Roman centurion confirmed Jesus’ death to prove to his Roman readers that Jesus really had died. Perhaps some Romans who had observed crucifixions would have had trouble believing that Jesus was dead since they knew of crucified criminals who had lingered for days.It was also unusual to give the corpse of a person condemned for treason to anyone but a near relative. [Note: Wessel, p. 785.]... read more
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
(39-47) See Notes on Matthew 27:54-61. read more
(44) And Pilate marvelled.—The wonder of Pilate, and his calling the centurion (the article points to his being the same that had been mentioned in Mark 15:39), are peculiar to St. Mark. read more
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
Chapter 15 1. Before Pilate. (Mark 15:1-5 .Matthew 27:1-14; Matthew 27:1-14 ; Luke 23:1-4 ; John 18:28-38 .) 2. Barabbas released and the Servant condemned. (Mark 15:6-15 .Matthew 27:15-26; Matthew 27:15-26 ; Luke 23:16-25 ; John 18:39-40 ) 3. Crowned with thorns and mocked. (Mark 15:16-21 .Matthew 27:27-32; Matthew 27:27-32 ; Luke 23:26-43 ; John 19:1-16 ) 4. Crucified. (Mark 15:22-32 .Matthew 27:33-44; Matthew 27:33-44 ; Luke 23:26-43 ; John 19:17-27 ) 5. Obedient unto... read more
CRUCIFIED AND RISEN The closing events in Mark’s Gospel: Jesus before Pilate (Mark 15:1-15 ); mocked by the soldiers (Mark 15:23 ); nailed to the cross (Mark 15:24-41 ); buried in the tomb (Mark 15:42-47 ); risen from the dead (Mark 16:1-18 ); ascended to heaven (Mark 16:19-20 ). As in other instances, Mark’s account of the trial before Pilate is the briefest while that of Matthew is the longest in the Gospels. The former, however, especially emphasizes the religious hatred of the people. He... read more
Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Mark 15:44
Mark 15:44. Marvelled if he were— Or, That he was, &c. read more