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Mark 15:29

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 15:29 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ha! Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ha! Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days,
Mark 15:29 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 15

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
26And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
27And with him they crucify two robbers; one on his right hand, and one on his left.
28[And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was reckoned with transgressors.]
29And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ha! Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days,
30save thyself, and come down from the cross.
31In like manner also the chief priests mocking [him] among themselves with the scribes said, He saved others; himself he cannot save.
32Let the Christ, the King of Israel, now come down from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reproached him.
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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 they that passed by, etc..] In the road, and went by the cross. The Arabic version adds, “before him”, Christ, as he hung on the cross: railed on him, wagging their heads; gave him opprobrious language, and used indecent gestures; and saying, ah! thou that destroyest the temple; the Vulgate Latin version adds, “of God”: and buildest it in three days; thou poor vain miserable creature, that boasted of thy power, where art thou now? and what dost thou think of thyself?”
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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
“Mat 27:39. Mark 15:33”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“15:29-32 Jesus was being mocked and abused by the people passing by, the religious leaders, and the revolutionaries. • The people passing by shouted abuse (literally blasphemed), wagged their heads in contempt (see Lam 2:15), and ridiculed his claim that he would destroy the Temple (see Mark 14:58).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“they: Psa 22:7, Psa 22:8, Psa 22:12-14, Psa 35:15-21, Psa 69:7, Psa 69:19, Psa 69:20, Psa 69:26, Psa 109:25; Lam 1:12, Lam 2:15; Mat 27:39, Mat 27:40 Ah: Mar 14:58; Gen 37:19, Gen 37:20; Mat 26:61; Joh 2:18-22 Mark 15:31”
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