Matthew 27:29

The Passion Translation

Then they braided a crown of thorns and forcefully shoved it onto his head. After placing a reed staff in his right hand, they knelt down before him and mocked him, saying, “Hail, king of the Jews!”

Cross References

Isaiah 53:3

He was despised and rejected by men, a man of deep sorrows who was no stranger to suffering and grief. We hid our faces from him in disgust and considered him a nobody, not worthy of respect.

Matthew 20:19

And they will hand him over to the Romans to be mocked, tortured, and crucified. Yet three days later he will be raised to life again.”

Mark 15:18

And with a mock salute they repeatedly cried out, “Hail, your majesty, king of the Jews!”

Matthew 27:37

Above his head they placed a sign that read, “This is Jesus of Nazareth, King of Israel.”

Matthew 26:49

Judas quickly stepped up to Jesus and said, “Shalom, Rabbi,” and he kissed him on both cheeks.

Jeremiah 20:7

Yahweh, you pushed me into being a prophet, and I let you do it. You overpowered me, and now I am overcome. I have become nothing but a joke all day long, with everyone mocking me.

Isaiah 49:7

Yahweh, Israel’s Kinsman-Redeemer and Holy One, says to the one who is deeply despised and repulsed by rulers and a slave to the ruling class: “Kings will see and stand up in respect; princes will bow down to honor the faithfulness of Yahweh, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen you.”

Psalm 69:7

Because of my love for you, Lord, I have been mocked, cursed, and disgraced.

Mark 15:17

They placed a purple robe on him to make fun of him. Then they braided a victor’s crown, a wreath made of thorns, and set it on his head.