Matthew 26:67

Then they spat in his face, and struck him, while others dealt blows at him, saying as they did so,

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In The King James Version

Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,

In Context

66What is your decision?” They answered, “He deserves death.”

68“Now play the prophet for us, you Christ! Who was it that struck you?”

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Cross References

Micah 5:1“Now cut yourself in bitter grief, daughter besieged by soldiers. They have set a wall around you. They strike the ruler of Israel, in the face with a rod.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 26:58-69

Christ in the High Priest's Palace. 57 And they that had laid hold on Jesus led him away to Caiaphas the high priest, where the scribes and the elders were assembled. 58 But Peter followed him afar off unto the high priest's palace, and went in, and sat with the servants, to see the end. 59 Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death; 60 But found none: yea, though many false witnesses came, yet found they none. At the last came two false… Read the whole commentary →

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