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Barnes' Notes on John 19:33

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Saw that he was dead - Saw by the indications of death on his person, and perhaps by the testimony of the centurion, Matthew 27:54. The death of Jesus was doubtless hastened by the intense agony of the garden, and the special sufferings endured as an atonement for sin on the cross. Compare Matthew 27:46. return to 'Top of Page'
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