Matthew 27:48
New International Version
Immediately one of them ran and got a sponge. He filled it with wine vinegar, put it on a staff, and offered it to Jesus to drink.

New Living Translation
One of them ran and filled a sponge with sour wine, holding it up to him on a reed stick so he could drink.

English Standard Version
And one of them at once ran and took a sponge, filled it with sour wine, and put it on a reed and gave it to him to drink.

Berean Standard Bible
One of them quickly ran and brought a sponge. He filled it with sour wine, put it on a reed, and held it up for Jesus to drink.

Berean Literal Bible
And immediately one of them, having run and having taken a sponge, and having filled it with vinegar and having put it on a reed, gave Him to drink.

King James Bible
And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink.

New King James Version
Immediately one of them ran and took a sponge, filled it with sour wine and put it on a reed, and offered it to Him to drink.

New American Standard Bible
And immediately one of them ran, and taking a sponge, he filled it with sour wine and put it on a reed, and gave Him a drink.

NASB 1995
Immediately one of them ran, and taking a sponge, he filled it with sour wine and put it on a reed, and gave Him a drink.

NASB 1977
And immediately one of them ran, and taking a sponge, he filled it with sour wine, and put it on a reed, and gave Him a drink.

Legacy Standard Bible
And immediately one of them ran, and taking a sponge, he filled it with sour wine and put it on a reed, and gave Him a drink.

Amplified Bible
Immediately one of them ran, and took a sponge, soaked it with sour wine and put it on a reed, and gave Him a drink.

Christian Standard Bible
Immediately one of them ran and got a sponge, filled it with sour wine, put it on a stick, and offered him a drink.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Immediately one of them ran and got a sponge, filled it with sour wine, fixed it on a reed, and offered Him a drink.

American Standard Version
And straightway one of them ran, and took a sponge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink.

Contemporary English Version
One of them at once ran and grabbed a sponge. He soaked it in wine, then put it on a stick and held it up to Jesus.

English Revised Version
And straightway one of them ran, and took a sponge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
One of the men ran at once, took a sponge, and soaked it in some vinegar. Then he put it on a stick and offered Jesus a drink.

Good News Translation
One of them ran up at once, took a sponge, soaked it in cheap wine, put it on the end of a stick, and tried to make him drink it.

International Standard Version
So one of the men ran off at once, took a sponge, and soaked it in some sour wine. Then he put it on a stick and offered Jesus a drink.

Majority Standard Bible
One of them quickly ran and brought a sponge. He filled it with sour wine, put it on a reed, and held it up for Jesus to drink.

NET Bible
Immediately one of them ran and got a sponge, filled it with sour wine, put it on a stick, and gave it to him to drink.

New Heart English Bible
Immediately one of them ran, and took a sponge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him a drink.

Webster's Bible Translation
And immediately one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink.

Weymouth New Testament
One of them ran forthwith, and filling a sponge with sour wine put it on the end of a cane and offered it Him to drink;

World English Bible
Immediately one of them ran and took a sponge, filled it with vinegar, put it on a reed, and gave him a drink.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and immediately, one of them having run, and having taken a sponge, having filled [it] with vinegar, and having put [it] on a reed, was giving Him to drink,

Berean Literal Bible
And immediately one of them, having run and having taken a sponge, and having filled it with vinegar and having put it on a reed, gave Him to drink.

Young's Literal Translation
and immediately, one of them having run, and having taken a spunge, having filled it with vinegar, and having put it on a reed, was giving him to drink,

Smith's Literal Translation
And quickly one of them, having run, and taken a sponge, and filled with vinegar, and put upon a reed, gave him to drink.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And immediately one of them running took a sponge, and filled it with vinegar; and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And one of them, running quickly, took a sponge and filled it with vinegar, and he set it on a reed and he gave it to him to drink.

New American Bible
Immediately one of them ran to get a sponge; he soaked it in wine, and putting it on a reed, gave it to him to drink.

New Revised Standard Version
At once one of them ran and got a sponge, filled it with sour wine, put it on a stick, and gave it to him to drink.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And immediately one of them ran and took a sponge and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
At that moment one of them ran and took a sponge and filled it with vinegar and placed it on a reed and gave a drink to him.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And immediately one of them ran, and took a sponge, and having filled it with vinegar, put it on a reed, and gave it to him to drink.

Godbey New Testament
And one of them running and taking a sponge, and filling it with vinegar, and extending it on a reed, gave Him drink.

Haweis New Testament
And immediately one of them, running, and taking a sponge, and filling it with vinegar, and fastening it to a pole, put it to him to drink.

Mace New Testament
immediately one of them ran to fetch a spunge, which they steep'd in vinegar, and fastning it to the end of a stick, they presented it to him, to drink:

Weymouth New Testament
One of them ran forthwith, and filling a sponge with sour wine put it on the end of a cane and offered it Him to drink;

Worrell New Testament
And straightway one of them, running and taking a sponge, and filling it with vinegar, and putting it on a reed, was giving Him to drink.

Worsley New Testament
and immediately one of them ran, and took a spunge, and having filled it with vinegar put it upon a reed, and offered it Him to drink;

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Death of Jesus
47When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He is calling Elijah.” 48 One of them quickly ran and brought a sponge. He filled it with sour wine, put it on a reed, and held it up for Jesus to drink. 49But the others said, “Leave Him alone. Let us see if Elijah comes to save Him.”…

Cross References
Psalm 69:21
They poisoned my food with gall and gave me vinegar to quench my thirst.

John 19:28-30
After this, knowing that everything had now been accomplished, and to fulfill the Scripture, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” / A jar of sour wine was sitting there. So they soaked a sponge in the wine, put it on a stalk of hyssop, and lifted it to His mouth. / When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished.” And bowing His head, He yielded up His spirit.

Mark 15:36
And someone ran and filled a sponge with sour wine. He put it on a reed and held it up for Jesus to drink, saying, “Leave Him alone. Let us see if Elijah comes to take Him down.”

Luke 23:36-37
The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine. / “If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!”

Psalm 22:15
My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth. You lay me in the dust of death.

John 19:29
A jar of sour wine was sitting there. So they soaked a sponge in the wine, put it on a stalk of hyssop, and lifted it to His mouth.

Exodus 12:22
Take a cluster of hyssop, dip it into the blood in the basin, and brush the blood on the top and sides of the doorframe. None of you shall go out the door of his house until morning.

Numbers 6:3
he is to abstain from wine and strong drink. He must not drink vinegar made from wine or strong drink, and he must not drink any grape juice or eat fresh grapes or raisins.

Psalm 22:1
For the choirmaster. To the tune of “The Doe of the Dawn.” A Psalm of David. My God, my God, why have You forsaken me? Why are You so far from saving me, so far from my words of groaning?

Isaiah 53:3-5
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.

John 4:34
Jesus explained, “My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me and to finish His work.

John 18:11
“Put your sword back in its sheath!” Jesus said to Peter. “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?”

Psalm 42:2
My soul thirsts for God, the living God. When shall I come and appear in God’s presence?

Amos 8:10
I will turn your feasts into mourning and all your songs into lamentation. I will cause everyone to wear sackcloth and every head to be shaved. I will make it like a time of mourning for an only son, and its outcome like a bitter day.

John 19:34
Instead, one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water flowed out.


Treasury of Scripture

And straightway one of them ran, and took a sponge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink.

and filled.

Matthew 27:34
They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.

Psalm 69:21
They gave me also gall for my meat; and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.

Luke 23:36
And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar,

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Matthew 27
1. Jesus is delivered bound to Pilate.
3. Judas hangs himself.
19. Pilate, admonished of his wife,
20. and being urged by the multitude, washes his hands, and releases Barabbas.
27. Jesus is mocked and crowned with thorns;
33. crucified;
39. reviled;
50. dies, and is buried;
62. his tomb is sealed and watched.














One of them quickly ran
This phrase indicates the urgency and immediacy of the action. The Greek word for "quickly" (εὐθέως, eutheos) suggests a sense of haste and responsiveness. In the context of the crucifixion, this urgency reflects the chaotic and intense atmosphere surrounding Jesus' final moments. Historically, Roman soldiers were present at crucifixions to maintain order, and this action could have been performed by one of them, highlighting the fulfillment of prophecy and the unfolding of divine plans even amidst human actions.

brought a sponge
The use of a sponge is significant in the historical context of Roman crucifixions. Sponges were commonly used for various purposes, including cleaning and applying liquids. The act of bringing a sponge indicates a practical approach to offering Jesus a drink, yet it also fulfills the prophetic imagery found in Psalm 69:21, "They gave me vinegar for my thirst." This connection underscores the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy in the New Testament narrative.

He filled it with vinegar
The term "vinegar" (ὄξος, oxos) refers to sour wine, a common drink for Roman soldiers and the lower classes. This was not the wine mixed with myrrh offered earlier to numb pain, which Jesus refused. Instead, this sour wine was a cheap, readily available beverage. Theologically, this act symbolizes the bitterness and suffering Jesus endured, contrasting with the sweetness of salvation He offers. It also fulfills the prophecy of Psalm 69:21, emphasizing the continuity of God's redemptive plan.

put it on a reed
The "reed" (κάλαμος, kalamos) was likely a stalk of a plant, such as a hyssop branch, which was long enough to reach Jesus' mouth from the ground. The use of a reed is symbolic, as hyssop was used in the Old Testament for purification rituals (Exodus 12:22). This connection highlights the purification and redemption achieved through Jesus' sacrifice, drawing a parallel between the Passover lamb and the Lamb of God.

held it up for Jesus to drink
This action of holding up the sponge to Jesus' lips is both an act of human compassion and a fulfillment of divine prophecy. It demonstrates the intersection of human agency and divine sovereignty. Theologically, it signifies the momentary relief offered to Jesus amidst His suffering, yet it also points to the greater relief and salvation He provides to humanity through His sacrifice. This act, though seemingly small, is part of the grand narrative of redemption, illustrating how even minor details in the crucifixion account are imbued with profound theological significance.

(48) Took a spunge, and filled it with vinegar.--The "vinegar" was the sour wine, or wine and water, which was the common drink of the Roman soldiers. and which they at an earlier stage, and as in derision (Luke 23:36), had offered to the Sufferer. The sponge had probably served instead of a cork to the jar in which the soldiers had brought the drink that was to sustain them in their long day's work. Some one, whether soldier or Jew we know not, heard, not only the cry, "Eli, Eli, . . ." but the faint "I thirst," which St. John records as coming from the fevered lips (John 19:28), and prompted by a rough pity, stretched out a cane, or stalk of hyssop (John 19:29), with the sponge that had been dipped in the wine upon it, and bore it to the parched lips of the Sufferer. It was not now refused (John 19:30).

And gave him to drink.--The Greek verb is in the imperfect tense, as implying that while he was doing this, the others tried to interrupt him.

Verse 48. - Ran, and took a sponge. According to St. John, Jesus had just said, "I thirst." The sponge and the wine were provided for the purpose of ministering some relief to the crucified. Common humanity was not quite extinct even in the executioners and spectators. Vinegar. The acid wine used by the soldiers, and called posca (see on ver. 34). Put it on a reed. St. John calls it a stalk of hyssop; and if this is the caller plant, it, though of a climbing nature, can produce a stick some three or four feet long (see on ver. 29). Gave him to drink (ἐπότιζεν, imperf., was offering him to drink); perhaps with the idea of helping him to endure till Elijah came. Thus was fulfilled the psalmist's word, "In my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink" (Psalm 69:21).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
One
εἷς (heis)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.

of
ἐξ (ex)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

them
αὐτῶν (autōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

quickly
εὐθέως (eutheōs)
Adverb
Strong's 2112: Immediately, soon, at once. Adverb from euthus; directly, i.e. At once or soon.

ran
δραμὼν (dramōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5143: Apparently a primary verb; which uses dremo drem'-o as alternate in certain tenses; to run or walk hastily.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

brought
λαβὼν (labōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2983: (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of.

a sponge.
σπόγγον (spongon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4699: A sponge. Perhaps of foreign origin; a 'sponge'.

He filled [it]
πλήσας (plēsas)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4130: To fill, fulfill, complete. A prolonged form of a primary pleo to 'fill' (imbue, influence, supply); specially, to fulfil.

with vinegar,
ὄξους (oxous)
Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3690: Vinegar, sour wine mixed with water, a common drink of Roman soldiers. From oxus; vinegar, i.e. Sour wine.

put [it] on
περιθεὶς (peritheis)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4060: To place or put around, clothe; fig: I bestow, confer. From peri and tithemi; to place around; by implication, to present.

a reed,
καλάμῳ (kalamō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2563: A reed; a reed-pen, reed-staff, measuring rod. Or uncertain affinity; a reed; by implication, a pen.

and held it up for [Jesus] to drink.
ἐπότιζεν (epotizen)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4222: To cause to drink, give to drink; irrigate, water. From a derivative of the alternate of pino; to furnish drink, irrigate.


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