Mark 15:32

Translations

Modern

Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross, so that we may see and believe!” And even those who were crucified with Him berated Him.

Traditional

Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him.

Literal

The Christ, the King of Israel, let Him come down now from the cross, that we might see and believe!” And those being crucified with Him were upbraiding Him.

Latin

Christus rex Israël descendat nunc de cruce, ut videamus, et credamus. Et qui cum eo crucifixi erant, convitiabantur ei.

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English

Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross, so that we may see and believe!” And even those who were crucified with Him berated Him.

Notes

Mark 15:32

The two men who were crucified with Jesus also mocked him. One might expect them to show compassion, since they were suffering the same cruel punishment (see Luke 23:39–43).

Mark 15:29–32

Jesus was being mocked and abused by those who passed by, the religious leaders, and those who were crucified with Jesus.
those who passed by heaped abuse (literally they blasphemed): They shook their heads to show contempt (see Lamentations 2:15). They also mocked his claim that he would destroy the temple (see Mark 14:58).

Mark 15:16–41

The crucifixion story is one of the most historically reliable events from ancient history. Why would the early church invent a story where its central figure died as a criminal? This story was offensive to Jews and seemed ridiculous to non-Jews (1 Corinthians 1:23).

Theme notes and profiles

The Son of God

Events

Related verses

Luke 23:39–43
One of the criminals who hung there heaped abuse on Him. “Are You not the Christ?” he said. “Save Yourself and us!”
Matthew 27:44
In the same way, even the robbers who were crucified with Him berated Him.
Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
Matthew 1:17
In all, then, there were fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Christ.
Isaiah 44:6
Thus says the LORD, the King and Redeemer of Israel, the LORD of Hosts: “I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God but Me.
Zephaniah 3:15
The LORD has taken away your punishment; He has turned back your enemy. Israel’s King, the LORD, is among you; no longer will you fear any harm.
2 Timothy 2:18
…who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some.
John 1:49
“Rabbi,” Nathanael answered, “You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!”
Romans 3:3
What if some did not have faith? Will their lack of faith nullify God’s faithfulness?
Mark 15:26
And the charge inscribed against Him read: THE KING OF THE JEWS.
John 12:13
They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Blessed is the King of Israel!”
John 19:12–15
From then on, Pilate tried to release Him, but the Jews kept shouting, “If you release this man, you are no friend of Caesar. Anyone who declares himself a king is defying Caesar.”

Parallels

Psalm 22:1–31 Matthew 27:32–44 Luke 23:26–43 John 19:16–27

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Gospel Mark, Gospel of Passion Talitha Cumi

Topics

Death: Scenes of Death of Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Crucified (Just Outside Jerusalem) Mocking: The Persecutors of Jesus Mock Him Presumption: Those Who Reviled Jesus Unbelief: The Jewish Leaders

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