Mark 15:39 NLT,NIV,ESV

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Mark 15:1-47

This chapter is one of those that needs little explanation and must ever be read in awe and reverence. Pilate represented the Roman empire, which attempted to secure itself by its ordinary methods of policy and force, and then fell, crushed and broken forever. Simon was “impressed," that is compelled to His service; but it is most probable that this man became a devout follower of the Master, and that his sons, Rufus and Alexander, also were well known to the early Christians. We gaze and... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Mark 15:39

A CONFESSION OF FAITH‘Truly this man was the Son of God.’ Mark 15:39 These also are words of unconscious prophecy, spoken by an officer of the Roman army, as the words, ‘Never man spake like this Man’ were spoken by officers of the Temple guard. I. They were a first confession of faith, made by the centurion, or captain of a company numbering a hundred soldiers, into whose custody our Lord had been given, and who superintended the Crucifixion. Later in the afternoon it became his duty to... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 15:20-39

The Crucifixion (15:20-39). It must have come as a huge anti-climax to those who heard this story for the first time when they learned that this One Who had done such good and had taught so well should now be in a position of being led off to be crucified. We know the story so well that we take it for granted. But we also still recognise the staggering nature of it. Here was God’s beloved Son, Whose one interest had been in the needs of His fellowmen, (even if that had meant that He sometimes... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 15:39

‘And when the centurion who stood opposite him saw that he so (cried out and) breathed his last, he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God”.’ The awesome events on that day had produced their own effects in the centurion in charge of the guard. And when he saw the way that Jesus died he cried out ‘truly this man was the Son of God’. He would mean by that that he was impressed by the fact that Jesus was in some way divine. What he meant by ‘Son of God’ is open to question for we know nothing... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Mark 15:38-41

The prodigies happening upon the death of our Saviour, and the passages happening between the time of his expiration and his burial, are more largely reported by the other evangelists than by Mark; we have put them all together, and considered the passages relating to them, in our notes on Matthew 27:51-54. See Poole on "Matthew 27:51", and following verses to Matthew 27:54. read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Mark 15:21-41

CRITICAL AND EXEGETICAL NOTESMark 15:21. Compel.—Press into service: original word is of Persian origin, and denotes the impressment into service which officials were authorised to make to expedite the mails.Mark 15:26. The fact that the inscription was written in three languages is quite enough to account for the slight variations in wording.Mark 15:27. Thieves.—Robbers, or bandits.Mark 15:28. Wanting in many of the best MSS., but found in all the most ancient versions; therefore probably... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Mark 15:24-41

Mark 15:24-41 What took place around the Cross of Christ. I. Notice what men did during the crucifixion of Christ. (1) The soldiers. They are careless and confident. They cast lots for the clothes of the Lord. Their thoughts are all for this world. So many among ourselves know well the Lord's mantle, and have it in their hands namely, His Word and Sacraments, the means of salvation which the Church offers. But the use they make of it is thoughtless and careless. (2) The crowd of Jews. They... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Mark 15:1-47

Let's turn to Mark's gospel chapter 15.Jesus was arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane in the evening or late night, and immediately brought before Caiaphas the high priest and some of the rulers where they held an illegal night tribunal. And they tried to develop charges that they could bring against Jesus before the Roman court because they were determined that Jesus must be put to death. But they did not have the power of condemning a prisoner to death. That was Rome's power. So, their trial... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Mark 15:1-47

Mark 15:1 . Straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and scribes and the whole council. Συνεδριν , the whole sanhedrim, consisting of seventy, but which must never be less than twenty three, and the highpriest, to form a bench. St. John has the same idea of twenty four elders, clothed in white raiment. Revelation 5:4; Revelation 5:10. To this assembly it would be recited, that as good and faithful magistrates, when the state is in danger, they had sat... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Mark 15:39

Mark 15:39Truly this Man was the Son of God.The centurion’s confessionNever did reason obtain a more complete victory over prejudice. Death is the touchstone of the soul. Even in the most favourable circumstances it tries a man severely. But in this instance there were many aggravating circumstances to weigh clown and overwhelm the soul.1. The treason of Judas. Jesus had been delivered up to His enemies by one who had been admitted to His friendship and close intercourse with Him.2. Christ’s... read more

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Mark 15:1-47

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Mark 15:39

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 15:20-39

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 15:39

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Mark 15:38-41

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Mark 15:21-41

Sermon Bible Commentary - Mark 15:24-41

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Mark 15:1-47

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Mark 15:1-47

The Biblical Illustrator - Mark 15:39

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