Mark 15:40-16:8 NIV

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 15:39-41

Mark 15:39-41. When the centurion saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost Cried out with such strength of voice, and such firm confidence in God, even at the moment when he expired, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God See this translation defended and explained, in the note on Matthew 27:54. Who followed him and ministered unto him Waited upon him, and provided him with necessaries. read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 15:33-41

159. The death (Matthew 27:45-56; Mark 15:33-41; Luke 23:44-49; John 19:25-37)Jesus’ mother, Mary, had followed him to the cross and stayed by him during his ordeal. Among those who comforted her were John and three women: Mary’s sister Salome, who was the wife of Zebedee and the mother of the apostles James and John; another Mary, who was the wife of Clopas and the mother of James and Joses; and another Mary, who came from the town of Magdala in Galilee and was known as Mary Magdalene. These... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 15:40

also women = women also. afar off = from (Greek. apo. App-104 .) afar. among. Greek. en App-104 . Magdalene . See Matthew 27:56 . the less = junior. Divinely supplied only in Mark to distinguish him from James the Apostle (compare Matthew 13:55 , and Matthew 27:56 ). See also Acts 12:17 ; Acts 15:13 ; Acts 21:18 , Galatians 1:2 , Galatians 1:12 . Salome . See Matthew 27:56 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 15:40

And there were also women beholding from afar: among whom were both Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome.Mary Magdalene, out of whom Christ cast seven devils, another Mary, the mother of James the less and Joses, and Salome, the mother of the sons of Zebedee, James and John, are the three women.Beholding from afar ... The relative distance of the women from the cross itself, appearing quite near in some accounts, and far away, as here, refers to... 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 15:40-41

Matthew referred to the same three women, and Luke mentioned them generally. Salome was the mother of Zebedee’s sons, James and John, Jesus’ cousins. These women, like the soldiers, also witnessed Jesus’ death. Their loving example contrasts with the enemies of Jesus who ridiculed Him. However Mark 15:41 is unique to Mark. It should be a special encouragement to all female disciples. Many women followed Jesus and served Him throughout His ministry. John mentioned that he was present at the... 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 15:39-47

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

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 15:40

(40) Among whom was Mary Magdalene.—The list is the same as that in Matthew 27:56, with the exceptions (1) of the epithet “less,” or better, little, as applied to James, and (2) the name of Salome instead of “the mother of Zebedee’s children.” read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Mark 15:39-41

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Mark 15:33-41

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Mark 15:40

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Mark 15:40

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 15:40-41

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

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

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Mark 15:40

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