Bible Strands
Mark 15:28
And the scripture was fulfilled, which saith, And he was numbered with the transgressors.
King James Version
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Study note
Setting — The narrator reports this event immediately after positioning two robbers on crosses beside Jesus. It occurs during the crucifixion sequence, directly between the placement of the criminals and the onset of bystander mockery.
The words — The text highlights ἐπληρώθη (eplērōthē), meaning "was fulfilled," and γραφὴ (graphē), meaning "scripture." These terms function as a theological marker linking the crucifixion arrangement to a written prophetic declaration.
The thread — The quoted phrase appears in Isaiah 53:12 and is echoed in Luke 22:37. The fulfillment motif also connects to Romans 4:25, which frames Christ’s suffering within prophetic completion.
Why it lands — The verse demands recognition that the crucifixion’s physical layout was not accidental but aligned with written prophecy. It requires the reader to accept divine sovereignty over the execution details rather than viewing the event as mere historical tragedy.
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