Mark 15:39 bbe — And when the captain, who was near, saw how he gave up his spirit, he said, Truly this man was a son of God.

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"And when the captain, who was near, saw how he gave up his spirit, he said, Truly this man was a son of God."

— Mark 15:39, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 15 — Context

36

And one of them went quickly and, getting a sponge full of bitter wine, put it on a rod, and gave it to him for drink, saying, Let be; let us see if Elijah will come to take him down.

37

And Jesus gave a loud cry, and gave up his spirit.

38

And the curtain of the Temple was parted in two from end to end.

39

And when the captain, who was near, saw how he gave up his spirit, he said, Truly this man was a son of God.

40

And there were women watching from a distance: among them were Mary Magdalene, and Mary, the mother of James the less and of Joses, and Salome,

41

Who went with him when he was in Galilee and took care of him; and a number of other women who came up with him to Jerusalem.

42

And when it was evening, because it was the time of getting ready, that is, the day before the Sabbath,

Mark 15:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 15:39 say?
Mark 15:39 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And when the captain, who was near, saw how he gave up his spirit, he said, Truly this man was a son of God.”
Where is Mark 15:39 in the Bible?
Mark 15:39 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 15, verse 39.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 15:39.
What translation should I read Mark 15:39 in?
Mark 15:39 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 15:39?
Mark 15:39 reads (BBE): “And when the captain, who was near, saw how he gave up his spirit, he said, Truly this man was a son of God.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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