Matthew 27:41

In the same way the chief priests, with the Teachers of the Law and elders, said in mockery,

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Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,

In Context

40“You who would ‘destroy the Temple and build one in three days,’ save yourself! If you are God’s Son, come down from the cross!”

42“He saved others, but he cannot save himself! He is the ‘king of Israel’! Why doesn’t he come down from the cross now, then we will believe in him.

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Cross References

Psalms 22:12I am circled by many bulls, beset by the mighty of Bashan,

Zechariah 11:8I set aside three of the shepherds in one month; for I was indignant against them, and they also were displeased at me.

Luke 18:32For he will be given up to the Gentiles, mocked, insulted and spat on;

Luke 23:35Meanwhile the people stood looking on. Even the leading men said with a sneer, “He saved others, let him save himself, if he is God’s Christ, his chosen one.”

Matthew Henry on Matthew 27:34-50

The Crucifixion. 33 And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, 34 They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink. 35 And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots. 36 And sitting down they watched him there; 37 And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS… Read the whole commentary →

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