Luke 23:48. And all the multitudes, etc. No mention is made of the rulers. Jerusalem was crowded, and the ‘multitudes' were great. This sight, or ‘spectacle.'

The things which were done. These put an end to mockery.

Returned smiting their breasts. In self-reproach, for they had cried out for His crucifixion. Luke alone speaks of this, but it is not implied that the people had taken no part in the previous mockery. Such a change is by no means uncommon. This accords with the Pentecostal inquiry (Acts 2:39), and may be regarded as the result of our Lord's prayer (Luke 23:34).

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