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Well, Jesus was scourged and He did have the thorns pressed into His scalp, so He was given some extra treatment above and beyond the usual.

Remember that they were surprised at how quickly He died. His physical condition was probably a little worse than usual.

6,232 posted on 06/10/2008 7:02:15 AM PDT by MarkBsnr ( I would not believe in the Gospel if the authority of the Catholic Church did not move me to do so.)

Well, Jesus was scourged and He did have the thorns pressed into His scalp, so He was given some extra treatment above and beyond the usual. Remember that they were surprised at how quickly He died. His physical condition was probably a little worse than usual

Those are valid points, Mark, I have to admit. I just don't see why they would want to kill Him sooner given that the whole purpose of crucifixion was torture. Especially for those who got the attention of the highest authorities.

There is one thing curious though (and I am not making any implications): dead people don't bleed.

6,233 posted on 06/10/2008 1:04:57 PM PDT by kosta50 (Eastern Orthodoxy is pure Christianity)

OR that God had said enough and took Him home?

6,256 posted on 06/19/2008 8:19:28 AM PDT by Marysecretary (.GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL)

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