Matthew 27:47
“Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said , This man calleth for Elias.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And straightway one of them ran and took a sponge,.... Which was not far from the cross, where a vessel full of vinegar…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
This man calleth for Elias - This was done purposely to deride him and his pretensions to be the Messiah. The words…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
This man calleth for Elias This was probably spoken in pure mockery, not in a real belief that Jesus expected the…