Mark 15:36

"Some of those who stood by, when they heard it, said, “Behold, he is calling Elijah.”"

Key Reflection

This phrase highlights a moment of misunderstanding and divine foreshadowing. The crowd's comment suggests they interpreted Jesus' cries as a call for help akin to Elijah's miracles, unaware that this was actually part of his prophesied suffering and death, which Jesus was fulfilling even in the details of his words.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 36. No notes from Barnes on this verse. {o} "and gave" Ps 69:21 __________________________________________________________________

Related Verses

Psalms 69:21

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