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Verse 16 the hall Or, the court which is the judgment-hall. Verse 17 platted plaited. Verse 21 Rufus It is possible that this may be the same Rufus mentioned in Romans 16:13. Verse 23 drink The stupefying drink usually given to those crucified. Verse 24 And when See note for order of events at the crucifixion, (See Scofield "Matthew 27:33") Verse 25 third hour Cf. John 19:14. John used the Roman, Mark the Hebrew, computation of time. Verse 26 superscription See note, (See Scofield "Matthew 27:37") . Verse 37 gave up (See Scofield "Matthew 27:50") Verse 38 top to God rent it down; it was rent from the top. Christ having made atonement and glorified God, the way into the holiest was now made manifest. Cf. Hebrews 9:8,24; 10:19-22. Verse 47 Mary (See Scofield "Matthew 1:16")