John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 15:29
And they that passed by ,.... In the road, and went by the cross. The Arabic version adds, "before him", Christ, as he hung on the cross: railed on him, wagging their heads ; gave him opprobrious language, and used indecent gestures; and saying, ah! thou that destroyest the temple ; the Vulgate Latin version adds, "of God": and buildest it in three days ; thou poor vain miserable creature, that boasted of thy power, where art thou now? and what dost thou think of thyself? read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Mark 15:28
And the Scripture was fulfilled, which saith ,.... In Isaiah 53:12 ; and he was numbered with the transgressors : he was no transgressor of the law of God himself, but was perfectly conformable to it in his holy nature, harmless conversation, and complete obedience: he knew no sin, nor committed any in thought, word, or deed, nor could any be found in him by men or devils; and yet he was traduced as a sinner, and charged with many foul things, none of which could be proved upon him:... read more