23:47,48 When the centurion saw, etc. See notes on Mt 27:54-56.
23:48 All the people - Who had not been actors therein, returned smiting their breasts - In testimony of sorrow.
23:44-49 We have here the death of Christ magnified by the wonders that attended it, and his death explained by the words with which he breathed out his soul. He was willing to offer himself. Let us seek to glorify God by true repentance and conversion; by protesting against those who crucify the Saviour; by a sober, righteous, and godly life; and by employing our talents in the service of Him who died for us and rose again.
