Mark 15:36

The Passion Translation

One bystander ran and got a sponge, soaked it with sour wine, then put it on a stick and held it up for Jesus to drink. But the rest said, “Leave him alone! Let’s see if Elijah comes to rescue him.”

Cross References

Psalm 69:21

I was hungry and they gave me bitter food. I was thirsty and they offered me vinegar.

Mark 15:23

There they offered him a mild painkiller, a drink of wine mixed with gall, but he refused to drink it.

Luke 23:36

The soldiers joined in the mockery, offering Jesus a drink of vinegar.

Matthew 27:48

One bystander ran and got a sponge, soaked it with sour wine, then put it on a stick and held it up for Jesus to drink.

Mark 15:35

Some who were standing near the cross misunderstood and said, “Listen! He’s calling for Elijah.”

Mark 15:37

Just then Jesus passionately cried out with a loud voice and breathed his last.