Mark 15:23
Then they gave him wine to drink, mixed with myrrh, but he did not take it.
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not.
In Context
22and they brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means, “Place of the Skull”).
Cross References
Matthew 27:34they gave Jesus sour wine to drink, mixed with gall. But when he tasted it, he refused to drink it.
Luke 22:18For I tell you, I will certainly not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.”
John 19:28After this, when Jesus saw that everything was now finished, in order to fulfill the Scripture he said, “I am thirsty.”
Matthew Henry on Mark 15:23-33
The Crucifixion. 22 And they bring him unto the place Golgotha, which is, being interpreted, The place of a skull. 23 And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not. 24 And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take. 25 And it was the third hour, and they crucified him. 26 And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS. 27 And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and… Read the whole commentary →