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Matthew 27:27-31

King James Version (KJV)

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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 of the Jews! 30. And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head. 31. And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify [him].

Matthew 27:27-31 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 27:27

Theological / Devotional

The soldiers. That is, Roman soldiers, for this took place under Pilate’s immediate jurisdiction. The second Italian cohort was then stationed in Palestine.

The common hall. Gr. praitōrion, the “Praetorium” (Mark 15:16; see on Matt 27:2). Reference may be either to the building itself or to the court adjoining it.

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