Philip Schaff's Popular Commentary (4 vols)
John 19:31-37
Jesus is now dead, and this paragraph relates the events immediately following, before His body was removed from the cross.
Jesus is now dead, and this paragraph relates the events immediately following, before His body was removed from the cross.
Verse 31. _IT WAS THE PREPARATION_] Every Sabbath had a preparation which began at the _ninth_ hour (that is, three o'clock) the preceding evening. Josephus, Ant. b. xvi. c. 6, s. 2, recites an edict...
THE PREPARATION - John 19:14. THAT THE BODIES ... - The law required that the bodies of those who were hung should not remain suspended during the night. See Deuteronomy 21:22. That law was made when...
CHAPTER 19 _ 1. Behold the Man! (John 19:1 .)_ 2. The Last Question of Pilate and Christ's Last Word. (John 19:8 .) 3. Delivered up and Crucified. (John 19:12 .) 4. The Title upon the Cross. ...
THE LANCE-THRUST AND THE BURIAL. It has been said that these verses contain parts of two accounts of burial, by the Jews, and by Joseph. In reality the Jews only demand that the law of Deuteronomy 21:...
THE JEWS THEREFORE, BECAUSE IT WAS THE PREPARATION. Some urge that this refers to the preparation for the Sabbath day, but John explains the meaning in which he uses the word "preparation," in verse 1...
Since it was the day of preparation, so that the bodies should not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a very important day) the Jews asked Pilate to break their limbs, and to hav...
JESUS AND PILATE (John 18:28-40 ; John 19:1-16)...
REMAIN. Greek. _mend._ See p. 1511. Compare Deuteronomy 21:23. UPON. Greek. _epi._ App-104. ON. Greek _en._ App-104. AN HIGH DAY. It was the first day of the Feast, the 15th Nisan. See Leviticus 23:...
The petition of the Jews and the petition of Joseph 31. As in John 18:28, the Jews shew themselves to be among those -who strain out a gnat and swallow a camel." In the midst of deliberate judicial m...
The Death and Burial For what is peculiar to S. John's narrative in this section see the introductory note to chap. 18. Besides this, the title on the cross, the Jews" criticism of it, and the conduc...
THE DEATH AND BURIAL For what is peculiar to S. John’s narrative in this section see the introductory note to chap. 18. Besides this, the title on the cross, the Jews’ criticism of it, and the conduc...
31. As in John 18:28, the Jews shew themselves to be among those ‘who strain out a gnat and swallow a camel.’ In the midst of deliberate judicial murder they are scrupulous about ceremonial observance...
THE PETITION OF THE JEWS AND THE PETITION OF JOSEPH...
Ver 31. The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the Sabbath clay, (for that Sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their leg...
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DISCOURSE: 1727 THE TREATMENT OF OUR LORD’S BODY ON THE CROSS John 19:31. The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for...
_JOHN 19:31_. (_FOR THAT SABBATH-DAY WAS AN HIGH DAY,_)— It was not only a sabbath, but the second day of the feast of unleavened bread, from whence they reckoned the weeks to Pentecost, and also the...
IT IS FINISHED _Text: John 19:28-37_ 28 After this Jesus, knowing that all things are now finished, that the scripture might be accomplished, saith, I thirst. 29 There was set there a vessel full...
EXPOSITION OF THE GOSPEL OF JOHN John 19:25-42 Below is an Analysis of John 19:25-42:— 1. The mother of Jesus and the beloved disciple, verses 25-27. John says nothing about the Savior’s agony in G...
The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might...
25 Physical relationships are temporary, and will be superseded by spiritual ties. All lasting spiritual bonds are made at the foot of the cross. 28-30 Compare Mat_27:45-51; Mar_15:33-36; Luk_23:46;...
THE CRUCIFIXION. THE BURIAL 1-3. Inside the Prætorium. Scourging and mockery by the soldiers (Matthew 27:26; Mark 15:15). It might be supposed from Mt and Mk that the scourging was only the ordinary p...
THE PREPARATION] i.e. the day before the sabbath (Friday). The sabbath began at sunset on Friday: see on John 19:14. THAT THE BODIES] An accurate account of the Jewish practice, as opposed to that of...
THE SIGN OF THE PIERCED SIDE. A section peculiar to St. John, and claiming expressly to be the testimony of an eyewitness. The knowledge of Jewish and Roman custom displayed in it speaks for its histo...
JOHN TELLS THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT JESUS GOSPEL OF JOHN _MARION ADAMS_ CHAPTER 19 PILATE ORDERS HIS SOLDIERS TO WHIP JESUS 19:1-16 V1 So Pilate ordered his soldiers to whip Jesus. V2 The soldiers to...
The account of the piercing of the side (John 19:31) is peculiar to St. John. THE PREPARATION,.... AN HIGH DAY. — Comp. _Excursus F: The Day of the Crucifixion of our Lord,_ p. 559. The Roman custom w...
XXI. _ THE CRUCIFIXION._ "The soldiers therefore, when they had crucified Jesus, took His garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also the coat: now the coat was without seam, wove...
“The Jews, therefore, since it was the preparation,” _i.e._, Friday, the day before the Sabbath, “and as the day of that Sabbath was great,” being not only an ordinary Sabbath but the Passover, “that...
_The piercing of Jesus' side_....
THE PIERCED SIDE John 19:31-37 How punctilious the Jewish leaders were to maintain each detail of their ritual! Remember that there is a religiousness which is not religion but its counterfeit. John...
Here once more we have the story of the Cross, and once again it is a story to be read almost without note or comment. The picture of our Lord led forth and presented to the crowds by Pilate is one of...
(10) The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day), besought Pilate that their legs mi...
Because it was the Parasceve. It is also called, (ver. 14.) the day of preparation of the Pasch. Literally, the Parasceve of the Pasch. And (ver. 31.) the Jews, because it was the preparation, that th...
THE INTERMENT Matthew 27:57-61; Mark 15:42-47; Luke 23:50-56; John 19:31-42. “Then the Jews, in order that the
THIRD SECTION: 19:16B-42. THE EXECUTION OF JESUS. 1. The crucifixion: John 19:16; John 19:16; 2. The inscription: John 19:19-22; 3. The parting of the garments:...
ADDITIONAL NOTES BY THE AMERICAN EDITOR. Vv. 31-42. 1. If the Sabbath referred to in John 19:31 was the 15th of Nisan, we have a very simple and satisfactory explanation of the expression that it was...
The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath-day, (for that sabbath-day was an high day), besought Pilate that their legs might b...
In John 15:1-27 our Lord substitutes Himself for Israel, as the plant of God, responsible to bear fruit for Him on earth (not merely for man, as such, openly sinful and lost). He takes the place of th...
31._For it was the preparation. _This narrative also tends to the edification of our faith; first, because it shows that what had been foretold in the Scriptures is fulfilled in the person of Christ;...
Pilate (chapter 19) gives way to his usual inhumanity. In the account, however, given in this Gospel, the Jews are prominent, as the real authors (as far as man was concerned) of the Lord's death. Jea...
THE JEWS THEREFORE, BECAUSE IT WAS THE PREPARATION,.... That is, either of the passover, as in John 19:14 which was the Chagigah or grand festival in which they offered their peace offerings and slew...
The Jews therefore, because it was the preparation, that the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, (for that sabbath day was an high day,) besought Pilate that their legs might b...
_That the bodies should not remain on the cross_ It was customary among the Romans to let the bodies of persons who had been executed continue on the crosses, or stakes, till they were devoured by bir...
A HIGH DAY; a great day-one of peculiar solemnity. THEIR LEGS MIGHT BE BROKEN; to hasten their death, so that they might be taken from the cross before the Sabbath....
THE JEWS, THEREFORE, BECAUSE IT WAS THE PREPARATION, THAT THE BODIES SHOULD NOT REMAIN UPON THE CROSS ON THE SABBATH-DAY, (FOR THAT SABBATH-DAY WAS AN HIGH DAY,) BESOUGHT PILATE THAT THEIR LEGS MIGHT...
THE BURIAL OF JESUS. The piercing of the side:...
CRIMINALLY ASSAULTED IN THE COURT! (vs.1-12) Pilate then tried another desperate move, having the Lord scourged. This was gross injustice, yet he hoped by this to placate the Jews' enmity, considerin...
31-37 A trial was made whether Jesus was dead. He died in less time than persons crucified commonly did. It showed that he had laid down his life of himself. The spear broke up the very fountains of...
IT WAS THE PREPARATION; not to the passover, (for that was celebrated the night before), but to the weekly sabbath; and they judged according to the law, DEUTERONOMY 21:23, that the land would be defi...
Tertullian Against Marcion Book V -the sabbaths, I suppose, and "the preparations,"[154] Tertullian Against Marcion Book V and the fasts, and the "high days."[155] Fragments from Peter of Alexandr...
John 19:31 Therefore G3767 because G1893 was G2258 (G5713) (G5625) G2258 (G5713) Preparation G3904 that...
‘The Judaisers therefore, because it was Friday (or the preparation), that the bodies should not remain on the cross on the Sabbath, for the day of that Sabbath was a high day, asked of Pilate that th...
THE LAMB IS OFFERED UP (JOHN 19:16). Meanwhile the innocent victim was being dragged through the streets of the city, and then through an outer gate in order to be crucified ‘outside the gate' (Hebrew...
THE PREPARATION (παρασκευη). Friday. See verse John 19:14.MIGHT NOT REMAIN (μη μεινη). Negative final clause with ινα μη and first aorist active (constative) subjunctive of μενω.A HIGH DAY (μεγα...
John 19:23. _There the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments,_ They had already stripped him, no element of shame was wanting in his substitution for us. He stooped as low as our...
John 19:1. _Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him._ This was one of the most terrible punishments to which a man could be sentenced. The Roman scourge was no trifle. It tore off the quiv...
John 19:14. _And it was the preparation of the Passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King!_ They had accused him of being a King, or of pretending to be one. Pil...
CONTENTS: Pilate brings Jesus before the multitude. The rejection of the Savior and the crucifixion. His entombment. CHARACTERS: Jesus, Pilate, soldiers, Jesus' mother, His aunt, wife of Cleophas, Ma...
John 19:1. _Pilate therefore took Jesus and scourged him,_ as stated in Matthew 27:26. In cases where this preseded crucifixion, Cicero has recited the form of the sentence from the Roman law. _I, lic...
THEY DID THIS BECAUSE IT WAS FRIDAY. Friday was "the preparation day" for the Sabbath [Saturday]. This would be a "double Sabbath," because it was the Passover. Victims were usually left on the cross...
_The Jews therefore because it was the preparation_ PROFANITY OF FANATICISM They must make ready for keeping holy the Sabbath while their hands are red with the murder of the Son of God. A stroke of...
JOHN—NOTE ON JOHN 19:31 On THE DAY OF PREPARATION, see note on v. 14. THAT SABBATH WAS A HIGH DAY (that is, a special Sabbath) because it was the Sabbath of Passover week. The Jews’ reques
Jesus dies on the cross Matthew 27:45-56; Mark 15:33-41; Luke 23:44-49; John 19:28-37;...
CHAPTER 19 VER. 1. _Then Pilate therefore took Jesus and scourged Him._ That is after he had said (Luke 23:22), "I will chastise Him and let Him go." The tradition is that He was first scourged with t...
The Jews therefore (because it was the preparation) that the bodies should not remain on the cross on the sabbath day (for that sabbath-day was an high day) besought Pilate that their legs might be br...
_EXPLANATORY AND CRITICAL NOTES_ John 19:31. THE JEWS THEREFORE, ETC.… FOR GREAT WAS THAT SABBATH DAY.—There was a twofold sanctity about the coming day, for it was not only the day at the beginning o...
EXPOSITION JOHN 19:1 (d) [Within the Praetorium.] The unjust scourging, and the crown of thorns. JOHN 19:1 Then PILATE THEREFORE TOOK JESUS, AND SCOURGED HIM. The force of the "therefore" may be se...
Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him (John 19:1). The scourging was a whipping that was done to examine the prisoners. It was a third degree technique of the Roman Empire. They did not h...
Deuteronomy 21:22; Deuteronomy 21:23; John 19:1; John 19:14; John 19
The Jews - Sabbath. The Jews, who had so recently asserted their sole allegiance to Caesar, are now scrupulous about observing the letter of the law....
THE CALVARY CHAPTER John 19:16 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We will suggest the steppingstone which immediately precedes the Calvary experiences of our Lord and then enlarge on the Calvary events. What we sa...
Lest the bodies should remain on the cross on the Sabbath — Which they would have accounted a profanation of any Sabbath, but of that in particular. For that Sabbath was a great day — Being not only a...
These verses contain several remarkable passages tending to the confirmation of our faith, in the belief of the certainty and reality of our Saviour's death: in which the Jews, the soldiers, and St. J...