Commentary on a Harmony of the Evangelists Matthew Mark and Luke John Calvin
Matthew 27:39-44; Mark 15:29-32; Luke 23:35-37, 39-42
MATTHEW 27:39-44; MARK 15:29-32;
LUKE 23:35-37, 39-42
Matthew 27:39-44
Mark 15:29-32
Luke 23:35-37, 39-43
39. And they that passed by reviled him, shaking their heads, 40. And saying, Thou who destroyedst the temple, and buildedst it in three days, save thyself; if thou art the Son of God, come down from the cross. 41. In like manner also the chief priests mocking, with the scribes and elders, said, 42. He saved others, himself he cannot save; if he is the King of Israel, let him now descend from the cross, and we will believe him. 43. He trusted in God. Let him deliver him now, if he favors him; for he said, I am the Son of God. 44. The robbers also, who were crucified with him, upbraided him in the same manner.
29. And they that passed by reviled him, shaking their heads, and saying, O, thou who destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, 30. Save thyself, and come down from the cross. 31. In like manner also the chief priests mocking, said among themselves, with the scribes, He saved others, himself he cannot save. 32. Let
Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe.
And they that were crucified with him upbraided him.
35. And the people stood gazing, and the rulers along with them mocked him, saying, He saved others, let him save himself, if he is the Christ, the elect of God.
36. The soldiers also mocked him, approaching, and offering him vinegar, 37. And saying, If thou art the King of the Jews, save thyself. (And a little after.) 39. And one of the malefactors, who were executed, reviled him, saying, If thou art the Christ, save thyself and us. 40. And the other answering, rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou at least fear God, since thou art in the same condemnation? 41. And we indeed justly; for we receive what is due to our actions, but this man hath done nothing amiss. 42.
And he said to Jesus, Lord, remember me, when thou shalt come into thy kingdom.
43. Jesus said to him, Verily, I say to thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.
Matthew 27:39. And they that passed by. These circumstances carry great