Mark 10:34

“And they shall mock him, and shall scourge him, etc..] The Gentiles, as the Roman soldiers did; the one at the connivance, and the other by the order of their governor: and shall spit upon him; on his face, as the Syriac and Persic versions render it, and as they did; (see <411519>Mark 15:19). This clause is placed by the Vulgate Latin, Arabic, and Ethiopic versions, between the two former; though, according to the order in which these things were executed, he was first scourged, then mocked, and then spit upon: all which express both the cruel and indecent usage he was to meet with: and shall kill him, and the third day he shall rise again. The Persic version between these two clauses read,…”

“See the notes at Matthew 20:17-19. Mark 10:32 Jesus went before him - In the manner of an intrepid, fearless leader and guide, exposing “himself” to danger and death rather than his followers. And they rather amazed ... - They were afraid that evil would befall him in the city; that the scribes and Pharisees, who had so often sought to kill him, would then do it. Their fear and amazement were increased when he told them what would befall him there. They were amazed that, when he knew so well what would happen, he should still persevere in going up to the city. return to 'Top of Page'”

“mock: Mar 14:65, Mar 15:17-20, Mar 15:29-31; Psa 22:6-8, Psa 22:13; Isa 53:3; Matt. 27:27-44; Luk 22:63-65, Luk 23:11, Luk 23:35-39; Joh 19:2, Joh 19:3 spit: Mar 14:63; Job 30:10; Isa 50:6; Mat 26:67 and the: Psa 16:10; Hos 6:2; Joh 1:17, Joh 2:10; Mat 12:39, Mat 12:40; Co1 15:4 Mark 10:35”