Luke 23:36

Listen to Luke 23:36
36 The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and 1offering him sour wine

Luke 23:36 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 23:36

And the soldiers also mocked him
The Roman soldiers, to whom the execution was committed, who crucified him, and parted his garments, and stood at his cross watching; these joined in the insult, which is not to be wondered at. Coming to him and offering him vinegar; which was what was a part of their allowance, and was their drink; (See Gill on John 19:29).

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Luke 23:36 In-Context

34 And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. ” And they cast lots to divide his garments.
35 And the people stood by, watching, but the rulers scoffed at him, saying, “He saved others; let him save himself, if he is the Christ of God, his Chosen One! ”
36 The soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine
37 and saying, “If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself! ”
38 There was also an inscription over him, “This is the King of the Jews. ”

Cross References 1

  • 1. 23:36 [Ps. 69:21; Matt. 27:48; Mark 15:36; John 19:29]
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