Matthew 27:48

“And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink.”

"And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink." - Matthew 27:48
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What does Matthew 27:48 mean?

Matthew 27:48, in the King James Version, reads, "And straightway one of them ran, and took a sponge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink." This verse comes from the New Testament and is part of the crucifixion narrative of Jesus Christ. In…

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The Compassion in the Cup: Lessons from the Vinegar and Spunge

Matthew 27:48 (KJV) states, "And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink." In this moment of Christ’s agony on the cross, we witness a profound act that transcends mere physical interactions. This…

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A Cry for Compassion in Suffering

Heavenly Father, mighty Creator of all that is seen and unseen, I humbly come before You, recognizing the weight of suffering that Your beloved Son endured at Calvary. As I reflect upon the words of Matthew 27:48, where it is written, "And straightway one of them ran, and took a…

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Matthew 27:48 - "And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink."
Ezekiel 48:27 - "And by the border of Zebulun, from the east side unto the west side, Gad a portion."
Matthew 5:48 - "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect."
Matthew 24:48 - "But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;"
Jeremiah 48:27 - "For was not Israel a derision unto thee? was he found among thieves? for since thou spakest of him, thou skippedst for joy."
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Matthew 12:48 - "But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren?"
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"And by the border of Zebulun, from the east side unto the west side, Gad a portion." - Ezekiel 48:27
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Matthew 27:16 - "And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas."
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Matthew 27:39 - "¶ And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,"
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Matthew 27:28 - "And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe."
Matthew 27:8 - "Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day."
Matthew 27:10 - "And gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me."