See note Matt. 5:22^6c.

See note Matt. 27:2^1a. Under God's sovereignty the Slave-Savior was judged not only by the Jewish leaders, in Mark 14:53-65, as a sheep before the shearers (Isa. 53:7), but also by the Roman governor, in vv. 1-15, as a criminal before the accusers (Mark 14:64), that He might die to serve sinners with His life as a ransom (Mark 10:45) not only for the Jews, represented by the Jewish leaders, but also for the Gentiles, represented by the Roman governor. See note Mark 12:37¹.

The Slave-Savior would not vindicate Himself.

Some MSS read, cried out.

This was an unreasonable cry.

This exposed to the uttermost the darkness and injustice of man's politics. It was a fulfillment of the prophecy in Isa. 53:5, 8, concerning the Slave-Savior's suffering.

See note Matt. 27:26².

For vv. 16-20, see notes in Matt. 27:27-31.

The official residence of the governor.

Signifying royalty. The purple robe was used here in a mocking way (v. 20).

Or, upon Him.

See note Matt. 27:29².

For vv. 21-38, see notes in Matt. 27:32-51.

Or, offered Him wine.

I.e., 9:00 a.m.

Most important MSS omit this verse.

This was a twisting of the Slave-Savior's word, "Destroy this temple," in John 2:19.

See note John 19:38¹.

The wife of Zebedee and mother of James and John (Matt. 27:56).

Or, smaller. The Greek word refers to either age or stature.

The mother of the Slave-Savior (Matt. 13:55).

Aramaic.

I.e., 3:00 p.m. So in the next verse.

I.e., 12:00 noon.

If He had saved Himself, He could not save us.

The definite article indicates a man well known.

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