Implying to turn the people away from their civil and religious allegiance.

Some ancient authorities omit this verse.

This is the fulfillment of Isa. 53:7.

Or, considerable, sufficient.

This indicates that the "whole of Judea" comprised Galilee and the region in which Jerusalem was (see note Luke 4:44²).

This answer is to be understood as a "distinct affirmation" (Alford).

See note Matt. 27:33¹.

Or, turning away, misleading (cf. v. 14).

See note Matt. 27:2^1a and note Mark 15:1^2e.

Some MSS add, written in Greek and Roman and Hebrew letters.

Or, punishment, condemnation.

Or, out of place.

For vv. 42-43a, some MSS read, And he said to Jesus, Remember me, Lord, when You come in Your kingdom. And Jesus said to him...

This record of salvation, beginning at v. 40, is unique to this Gospel. It displays the effectiveness of the Man-Savior's vicarious death and the highest standard of morality of His salvation.

See note 2 Cor. 12:4¹.

See note Matt. 27:45¹.

See note Matt. 27:26².

See note Mark 15:15^1a. The accusations of the Jewish religious leaders exposed their falseness and deceitfulness in their religion, and the judgment made by the Roman rulers exposed their darkness and rottenness in their politics. At the same time, the Man-Savior again was vindicated in His human perfection of the highest standard, with His all-surpassing divine splendor. This was the strongest sign that He was fully qualified to be the Substitute for the sinners for whom He intended to die.

See note Matt. 27:32^1b.

Referring to the inhabitants.

The tree full of sap signifies the Man-Savior, who is living and full of life. The dry wood signifies the deadened people of Jerusalem, who were void of life sap.

See note Matt. 27:48^1a.

See note Matt. 27:62¹.

Lit., was coming to light.

This was a real rest for all God's chosen people and even for the entire universe. Because the Savior had fully accomplished redemption for all, all could rest.

This was for the fulfillment of Isa. 53:9a.

Some MSS read, And the sun was darkened.

See note Matt. 27:51^1a.

See note Matt. 27:50^1a.

See note John 19:38^1a.