Matthew 27:29
And when they had intertwined 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 of the Jews!
Updated King James Version
In The King James Version
In Context
28And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe.
30And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and stroke him on the head.
Cross References
Psalms 69:7Because for your sake I have borne reproach; shame has covered my face.
Isaiah 49:7Thus says the LORD, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man despises, to him whom the nation detests, to a servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the LORD that is faithful, and the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose you.
Jeremiah 20:7O LORD, you have deceived me, and I was deceived; you are stronger than I, and have prevailed: I am in derision daily, every one mocks me.
Matthew 26:49And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.
Mark 15:18And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!
John 19:2And the soldiers intertwined a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,
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 →