Matthew 27:29
and having 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 in derision, saying, Hail king of the Jews:
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
28and when they had stript Him, they covered Him with a scarlet robe;
30and they spit upon Him, and took the reed and struck Him on the head.
Cross References
Matthew 26:49and going directly up to Jesus, he said, Hail master, and kissed Him.
Mark 15:18and saluted Him, saying, Hail king of the Jews;
John 19:2And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head,
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 →