Matthew 27:29
and having woven a crown out of thorns, they put it on his head, and a reed in his right hand; and, bowing the knee before him, they mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
28and having taken off his garment, put on him a scarlet cloak;
30And having spit upon him, they took the reed and beat [him] on his head.
Cross References
Psalms 69:7Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; confusion hath covered my face.
Isaiah 49:7Thus saith Jehovah, the Redeemer of Israel, his Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to the servant of rulers: Kings shall see and arise, princes, and they shall worship, because of Jehovah who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who hath chosen thee.
Jeremiah 20:7Jehovah, thou hast enticed me, and I was enticed; thou hast laid hold of me, and hast prevailed; I am become a derision the whole day: every one mocketh me.
Matthew 26:49And immediately coming up to Jesus he said, Hail, Rabbi, and covered him with kisses.
Mark 15:18And they began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!
John 19:2And the soldiers having plaited a crown of thorns put it on his head, and put a purple robe on him,
Matthew Henry on Matthew 27:27-33
Christ Scourged and Derided; Christ Mocked by the Soldiers. 26 Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified. 27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. 28 And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe. 29 And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King… Read the whole commentary →