Commentary upon the Prophecy of Isaiah

Now the Prophet minding yet to amplify this contumely to the full, saith, that Christ was counted among the wicked. But the greater the contempt was before men, so much the greater was the glory of his resurrection. Saint Mark allegeth this place, when he tells us how Christ was hanged between two thieves: Mark. 15.28. for then was this prophecy truly accomplished indeed.

Now the Prophet minding yet to amplifie this contumelie to the full, saith, that Christ vvas counted among the vvicked. But the greater the contempt was before men, so much the greater was the glory of his resurrection. Saint Marke alleadgeth this place, when hee tels vs how Christ vvas hanged betweene tvvo theeues: Mark. 15.28. for then was this prophecie truly accomplished indeed.

But the Prophet spake generally, to show that Christ died not a common death. For that they might make him the more odious, they hanged these two thieves with Christ, and himself in the midst, as the Captain. And thus Saint Mark allegeth this text to very good purpose, and according to the circumstance of this place.

But the Prophet spake generally, to shew that Christ died not a common death. For that they might make him the more odious, they hanged these two theeues with Christ, and himselfe in the midst, as the Captaine. And thus Saint Marke alleadgeth this text to very good purpose, and according to the circumstance of this place.

He bare the sin of many.] This is added by way of correction, lest in hearing tell of the ignominy of this death, we should conceive somewhat that might redound to Christs indignity. With which conceit our minds being possessed, we might happily be deprived of the victory which he hath purchased for us; to wit, the fruit of his death. The Prophet then shows, that all this was done to the end he might receive the burden of our sins