Matthew 27:26
Then he released Barabbas to them. But Jesus, having been scourged, he handed over to them, so that he would be crucified.
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25And the entire people responded by saying, “May his blood be upon us and upon our children.”
Cross References
Isaiah 53:5But he himself was wounded because of our iniquities. He was bruised because of our wickedness. The discipline of our peace was upon him. And by his wounds, we are healed.
Mark 10:34And they will mock him, and spit on him, and scourge him, and put him to death. And on the third day, he will rise again.”
Luke 18:32For he will be handed over to the Gentiles, and he will be mocked and scourged and spit upon.
Luke 23:24And so Pilate issued a judgment granting their petition.
John 19:16Therefore, he then handed him over to them to be crucified. And they took Jesus and led him away.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 27:12-26
Christ at the Bar of Pilate. 11 And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest. 12 And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing. 13 Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee? 14 And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly. 15 Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom… Read the whole commentary →