Mark 15:28

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 15:28 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “[And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was reckoned with transgressors.]” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

[And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was reckoned with transgressors.]
Mark 15:28 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 15

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
28[And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was reckoned with transgressors.]

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And the Scripture was fulfilled, which saith, etc..] In (<235312>Isaiah 53:12); and he was numbered with the transgressors: he was no transgressor of the law of God himself, but was perfectly conformable to it in his holy nature, harmless conversation, and complete obedience: he knew no sin, nor committed any in thought, word, or deed, nor could any be found in him by men or devils; and yet he was traduced as a sinner, and charged with many foul things, none of which could be proved upon him: but inasmuch as he stood in the room, and stead of sinners, and had all the sins of his people imputed to him, and laid upon him, with his own consent, he was treated by the justice of God as if he had…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“And the scripture was fulfilled ... - This passage of Scripture is found in Isaiah 53:12. This does not mean that he “was” a transgressor, but simply that in dying he “had a place” with transgressors. Nor does it mean that God regarded him as a sinner; but that at his death, in popular estimation. or by the sentence of the judge, he was “regarded as” a transgressor, and was treated in the same manner as the others who were put to death for their transgressions. Jesus died, the “just” for the “unjust,” and in his death, as well as in his life, he was “holy, harmless, undefiled.” return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Isa 53:12. Mark 15:29”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Isa 53:12; Luk 22:37; Heb 12:2 Mark 15:29”
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