The language in this passage is remarkably restrained.There is no attempt in it to create sympathy for Jesus.There is no attempt to incite hatred toward those responsible for the actual crucifixion itself.This is an event far too solemn for that sort of thing.The facts are stated and left to stand for themselves.There is no additional comment of any kind.In a passage where the language is so carefully chosen the reader must go through it slowly and thoughtfully.Otherwise we might miss what is being said.The enemies of Jesus believed they had destroyed him.They believed that they had seen the end of him.And yet, nothing happened, according to Mark,that should have surprised anyone who knew his/her Bible.For all unknown alike to the friends and enemies of Jesus in some mysterious way, the th…