Mark 15:19

“And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him.”

"And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him." - Mark 15:19
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What does Mark 15:19 mean?

Mark 15:19 (KJV) reads, "And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him." This verse comes from the account of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the Gospel of Mark. It is a harrowing and heart-wrenching…

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The Height of Mockery: Finding Depth in the Humiliation of Christ

When reflecting on Mark 15:19, we encounter a scene so poignant and filled with emotion that it can be overwhelming: "And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him." In this single verse, we see the duality of humanity's…

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A Prayer of Reflection on the Suffering of Christ

Heavenly Father, In the quiet stillness of this moment, I come before You with a heavy heart, reflecting on the profound sacrifice of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. I am reminded of the painful moment captured in Mark 15:19 (KJV): "And they smote him on the head with a reed…

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Mark 15:19 - "And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him."
Mark 15:12
Mark 15:25 - "And it was the third hour, and they crucified him."
Mark 15:13 - "And they cried out again, Crucify him."
Mark 11:19 - "And when even was come, he went out of the city."
Mark 15:18 - "And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!"
Mark.19:52 Jeesus parantaa sokean
Mark 15:47 - "And Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joses beheld where he was laid."
Mark 3:19 - "And Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed him: and they went into an house."
Mark 15:30 - "Save thyself, and come down from the cross."
Mark 15:28 - "And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was numbered with the transgressors."
Mark 3:15 - "And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:"
Mark 15:5 - "But Jesus yet answered nothing; so that Pilate marvelled."
Mark 15:26 - "And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS."
Mark 15:37 - "And Jesus cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost."
Mark 15:38 - "And the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom."
Mark 6:15 - "Others said, That it is Elias. And others said, That it is a prophet, or as one of the prophets."
Mark 15:45 - "And when he knew it of the centurion, he gave the body to Joseph."
Mark 15:15 - "¶ And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified."
Mark 15:23 - "And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not."
Acts 15:37 - "And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark."
Mark 15:10 - "For he knew that the chief priests had delivered him for envy."
Mark 15:3 - "And the chief priests accused him of many things: but he answered nothing."
Genesis 15:19
Mark 14:19 - "And they began to be sorrowful, and to say unto him one by one, Is it I? and another said, Is it I?"
Genesis 19-15
"And it was the third hour, and they crucified him." - Mark 15:25
Mark 15:42 - "¶ And now when the even was come, because it was the preparation, that is, the day before the sabbath,"
Mark 15:22 - "And they bring him unto the place Golgotha, which is, being interpreted, The place of a skull."