Bible Commentary

And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head. Verse 30. And they spit upon him] “Let us pay our adoration,” says the same pious writer, “and humble ourselves in silence at the sight of a spectacle which faith alone renders credible, and which our senses would hardly endure. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 27:30”

And when they had plaited 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! 29. a crown of thorns ] It cannot be ascertained what especial kind of thorn was used. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 27:29”

And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe. 28. a scarlet robe ] A soldier’s scarf, Lat. chlamys: it was generally worn by superior officers, but its use was not confined to them. This may have been a worn-out scarf belonging to Pilate; it is different from “the gorgeous robe” (Luk 23:11), … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 27:28”

Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band [of soldiers.] 27. the common hall ] i. e. “the Prtorium” (Mark), which meant originally (1) the general’s tent; (2) it was then used for the residence of the governor or prince, cp. Act 23:35; (3) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 27:27”

Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered [him] to be crucified. 26. when he had scourged Jesus ] Scourging usually preceded crucifixion. It was in itself a cruel and barbarous torture, under which the victim often perished. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges And when he … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 27:26”

Then answered all the people, and said, His blood [be] on us, and on our children. 25. His blood be on us, and on our children ] Also peculiar to Matthew. St Peter finds as the sole excuse for his fellow countrymen, “I wot that through ignorance ye did it, as did also your rulers” … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 27:25”

When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but [that] rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed [his] hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye [to it.] 24. When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing ] St Luke relates a further … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 27:24”

And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified. Verse 23. What evil hath he done?] Pilate plainly saw that there was nothing laid to his charge for which, consistently with the Roman laws, he could condemn him. But they cried out the … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 27:23”

Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? [They] all say unto him, Let him be crucified. 22. all say unto him, Let him be crucified ] There is no further question even of a show of legality or justice: the traditional clemency is quite forgotten; the fanatical … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 27:22”

The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas. 21. Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? ] Once more the question is put to the people (see Mat 27:17). His wife’s message had made Pilate anxious to acquit … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Matthew 27:21”