The Relenting Crucifier
N. Adams, D. D. Matthew 27:48-49 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.… No ill motive could have prompted this relief of thirst. I. The relenting crucifier may have wished TO CONCEAL HIS INTEREST IN CHRIST. It is not uncommon for those who are really convinced upon the subject of religion to use arts to conceal their feelings. Or the man may only have acted a prudent part: He concealed his interest for safety, while he gave Him a proof of his compassion. II. The relenting crucifier may have been A SINCERE INQUIRER Learn: 1. Christ on the cross for our sins is reduced to such extremity that the most common act of humanity is grateful to Him. 2. Christ will one day behold each of us in the same need of compassion and help in which we have now contemplated Him. (N. Adams, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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. WEB: Immediately one of them ran, and took a sponge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him a drink.