Matthew 27:29

They twisted a wreath of thorny twigs and put it on His head, and they put a sceptre of cane in His right hand, and kneeling to Him they shouted in mockery, "Long live the King of the Jews!"

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

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 of the Jews!

In Context

28Stripping off His garments, they put on Him a general's short crimson cloak.

30Then they spat upon Him, and taking the cane they repeatedly struck Him on the head with it.

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Cross References

Matthew 26:49So he went straight to Jesus and said, "Peace to you, Rabbi!" And he kissed Him eagerly.

Mark 15:18and went on to salute Him with shouts of "Long live the King of the Jews."

John 19:2And the soldiers, twisting twigs of thorn into a wreath, put it on His head, and threw round Him a crimson cloak.

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 →

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