Matthew 27:29

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

Then they made a wreath out of thorns and placed it on His head and put a stick in His right hand. They knelt down in front of Him and mocked Him, saying, “Hey, king of the Jews!”

Cross References

Matthew 20:19

and turn Him over to the [unconverted] Gentiles, who will mock, whip and crucify Him; then on the third day He will be raised up.”

Matthew 26:49

So, immediately he went to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi,” and [then] kissed Him [enthusiastically].

Matthew 27:37

They attached over His head [i.e., to the upright portion of the cross] the charge made against Him, which read, “This is Jesus, the king of the Jews.”

Mark 15:17

They placed a purple robe on Him [Note: Matt. 27:28 calls this a “scarlet” robe. In that day, any color with a mixture of “red” in it was often called “purple”], and making a wreath out of thorns, they placed it on His head.

Mark 15:18

Then they began “greeting” Him with “Hey, king of the Jews!”