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Barnes' Notes on Mark 15:44

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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And Pilate marveled if - Wondered if he was dead, or wondered that he was so soon dead. It was not common for persons crucified to expire under two or three days, sometimes not until the sixth or seventh. Joseph had asked for the “body,” implying that he was dead. That he was, had been ascertained by the soldiers. See John 19:33. return to 'Top of Page'
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