Matthew 27:29

Contemporary English Version 1995

They made a crown out of thorn branches and placed it on his head, and they put a stick in his right hand. The soldiers knelt down and pretended to worship him. They made fun of him and shouted, “Hey, you king of the Jews!”

Cross References

Isaiah 53:3

He was hated and rejected; his life was filled with sorrow and terrible suffering. No one wanted to look at him. We despised him and said, “He is a nobody!”

Matthew 20:19

and then they will hand him over to foreigners who will make fun of him. They will beat him and nail him to a cross. But on the third day he will rise from death.

Mark 15:18

They made fun of Jesus and shouted, “Hey, you king of the Jews!”

Matthew 27:37

Above his head they put a sign that told why he was nailed there. It read, “This is Jesus, the King of the Jews.”

Matthew 26:49

Judas walked right up to Jesus and said, “Hello, teacher.” Then Judas kissed him.

Jeremiah 20:7

You tricked me, Lord, and I was really fooled. You are stronger than I am, and you have defeated me. People never stop sneering and insulting me.

Isaiah 49:7

Israel, I am the holy Lord God, the one who rescues you. You are slaves of rulers and of a nation who despises you. Now this is what I promise: Kings and rulers will honor you by kneeling at your feet. You can trust me! I am your Lord, the holy God of Israel, and you are my chosen ones.

Psalm 69:7

It is for your sake alone that I am insulted and blush with shame.

Mark 15:17

They put a purple robe on him, and on his head they placed a crown they had made out of thorn branches.