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Mark 15:23 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Mark 15:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 15 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not.”
Mark 15:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 15:23
At Golgotha, 'they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not' (ἐδίδουν αὐτῷ ἐσμυρνισμένον οἶνον, ὃς δὲ οὐκ ἔλαβεν). This mixture was offered to crucifixion victims as mild sedative dulling pain. Jesus refused—He would endure the cross's full horror fully conscious. This demonstrates voluntary suffering and complete obedience to the Father's will. Jesus wouldn't anesthetize Himself to escape suffering's reality. He must fully experience God's wrath against sin to accomplish atonement. His refusal also fulfilled prophecy (Psalm 69:21, 'in my thirst they gave me vinegar to...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 15:23
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“he would not drink.”
“Jesus”
“I will not drink at all again from the fruit of the vine”
“coming to him and offering him vinegar”
“I will no more drink of the fruit of the vine”
“and they prepared the Passover.”