New International VersionIn the same way the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders mocked him.
New Living TranslationThe leading priests, the teachers of religious law, and the elders also mocked Jesus.
English Standard VersionSo also the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, mocked him, saying,
Berean Standard BibleIn the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying,
Berean Literal BibleLikewise also, the chief priests with the scribes and elders, mocking, were saying,
King James BibleLikewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,
New King James VersionLikewise the chief priests also, mocking with the scribes and elders, said,
New American Standard BibleIn the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders, were mocking Him and saying,
NASB 1995In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders, were mocking Him and saying,
NASB 1977In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders, were mocking Him, and saying,
Legacy Standard BibleIn the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders, were mocking Him and saying,
Amplified BibleIn the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders, mocked Him, saying,
Christian Standard BibleIn the same way the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, mocked him and said,
Holman Christian Standard BibleIn the same way the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, mocked Him and said, “
American Standard VersionIn like manner also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,
Contemporary English VersionThe chief priests, the leaders, and the teachers of the Law of Moses also made fun of Jesus. They said,
English Revised VersionIn like manner also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThe chief priests together with the scribes and the leaders made fun of him in the same way. They said,
Good News TranslationIn the same way the chief priests and the teachers of the Law and the elders made fun of him:
International Standard VersionIn the same way the high priests, along with the scribes and elders, were also making fun of him. They kept saying,
NET BibleIn the same way even the chief priests--together with the experts in the law and elders--were mocking him:
New Heart English BibleLikewise the chief priests also mocking, with the scribes, and the elders, said,
Webster's Bible TranslationLikewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,
Weymouth New TestamentIn like manner the High Priests also, together with the Scribes and the Elders, taunted Him. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIn the same way, the chief priests, scribes, elders, and Pharisees mocked Him, saying,
World English BibleLikewise the chief priests also mocking with the scribes, the Pharisees, and the elders, said, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd in like manner also the chief priests mocking, with the scribes and elders, said,
Berean Literal BibleLikewise also, the chief priests with the scribes and elders, mocking, were saying,
Young's Literal Translation And in like manner also the chief priests mocking, with the scribes and elders, said,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd likewise also the chief priests mocking, with the scribes and elders, said, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn like manner also the chief priests, with the scribes and ancients, mocking, said:
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd similarly, the leaders of the priests, with the scribes and the elders, mocking him, said:
New American BibleLikewise the chief priests with the scribes and elders mocked him and said,
New Revised Standard VersionIn the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders, were mocking him, saying, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe high priests likewise were mocking, together with the scribes, the elders and the Pharisees.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishThus also the Chief Priests were mocking with the Scribes and the Elders and the Pharisees. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentIn like manner also the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, derided him, and said:
Godbey New TestamentLikewise also the chief priests mocking, with the scribes and elders, continued to say,
Haweis New TestamentAnd with similar language also did the chief priests, insulting him, with the scribes and elders, and Pharisees,
Mace New Testamentthe chief priests, with the scribes and senators, derided him in like manner.
Weymouth New TestamentIn like manner the High Priests also, together with the Scribes and the Elders, taunted Him.
Worrell New TestamentLikewise also the high priests, mocking, with the scribes and elders, were saying,
Worsley New TestamentAnd in like manner the chief priests also insulting Him, with the scribes and elders,
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Context The Crucifixion… 40and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!” 41In the same way,thechief priests,scribes,andeldersmocked Him,saying,42“He saved others, but He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him.…
Cross References Mark 15:31In the same way, the chief priests and scribes mocked Him among themselves, saying, “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself!
Luke 23:35The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.”
Psalm 22:7-8All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads: / “He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.”
Isaiah 53:3He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.
Psalm 69:19-20You know my reproach, my shame and disgrace. All my adversaries are before You. / Insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. I looked for sympathy, but there was none, for comforters, but I found no one.
John 19:6As soon as the chief priests and officers saw Him, they shouted, “Crucify Him! Crucify Him!” “You take Him and crucify Him,” Pilate replied, “for I find no basis for a charge against Him.”
John 19:15At this, they shouted, “Away with Him! Away with Him! Crucify Him!” “Shall I crucify your King?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” replied the chief priests.
Acts 4:27-28In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed. / They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen.
1 Peter 2:23When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.
Psalm 2:1-2Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One:
Psalm 109:25I am an object of scorn to my accusers; when they see me, they shake their heads.
Isaiah 49:7Thus says the LORD, the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel, to Him who was despised and abhorred by the nation, to the Servant of rulers: “Kings will see You and rise, and princes will bow down, because of the LORD, who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen You.”
Matthew 26:59-61Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death. / But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward / and declared, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’”
Mark 14:55-59Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they did not find any. / For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent. / Then some men stood up and testified falsely against Him: ...
Luke 22:63-65The men who were holding Jesus began to mock Him and beat Him. / They blindfolded Him and kept demanding, “Prophesy! Who hit You?” / And they said many other blasphemous things against Him.
Treasury of Scripture Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said, Job 13:9 Is it good that he should search you out? or as one man mocketh another, do yeso mock him? Psalm 22:12,13 Many bulls have compassed me: strongbulls of Bashan have beset me round… Psalm 35:26 Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnifythemselves against me. Jump to Previous AuthorityChiefEldersHighLikewiseMakingMannerMockedMockingPhariseesPriestsScribesSportTauntedTeachersTogetherWayJump to Next AuthorityChiefEldersHighLikewiseMakingMannerMockedMockingPhariseesPriestsScribesSportTauntedTeachersTogetherWayMatthew 27 1.Jesus is delivered bound to Pilate.3.Judas hangs himself.19.Pilate, admonished of his wife,20.and being urged by the multitude, washes his hands, and releases Barabbas.27.Jesus is mocked and crowned with thorns;33.crucified;39.reviled;50.dies, and is buried;62.his tomb is sealed and watched.In the same wayThis phrase indicates that the actions of the chief priests, scribes, and elders were similar to those of others who mocked Jesus. Earlier in the chapter, Roman soldiers and passersby also mocked Him. This highlights the widespread rejection and scorn Jesus faced from various groups, fulfilling the prophecy of the suffering servant in Isaiah 53:3, who was "despised and rejected by men." the chief priests, scribes, and elders
These groups represented the religious leadership of Israel. The chief priests were responsible for temple rituals and sacrifices, the scribes were experts in the Law, and the elders were leaders within the Jewish community. Their involvement in mocking Jesus underscores the complete rejection by the Jewish religious establishment. This is significant because these leaders were expected to recognize and uphold the truth, yet they failed to see Jesus as the Messiah, as prophesied in passages likePsalm 118:22, where the stone the builders rejected becomes the cornerstone. mocked Him
Mocking was a form of verbal abuse intended to belittle and humiliate. In the cultural context of the time, honor and shame were significant social values, and mocking was a way to publicly shame someone. This act of mockery fulfilled the prophecy inPsalm 22:7, where it is written, "All who see me mock me; they hurl insults, shaking their heads." It also reflects the spiritual blindness and hardness of heart of the religious leaders, who failed to recognize Jesus' true identity. saying
The words spoken by the religious leaders were not just casual insults but were loaded with theological implications. Their mockery was a direct challenge to Jesus' claims of divinity and messianic identity. This reflects a deeper spiritual conflict, as Jesus' mission was to confront and overcome the powers of sin and darkness, as seen inJohn 1:5, where the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Persons / Places / Events 1. Chief PriestsReligious leaders responsible for temple rituals and maintaining Jewish law. They played a significant role in the plot against Jesus. 2. ScribesExperts in Jewish law and scripture, often associated with the Pharisees. They were influential in interpreting the law for the people. 3. EldersSenior figures in Jewish society, often part of the Sanhedrin, the ruling council. They held authority and were respected leaders. 4. Mocking of JesusThis event occurs during the crucifixion of Jesus, where religious leaders ridicule Him, questioning His divine authority and identity. 5. GolgothaThe place where Jesus was crucified, also known as "The Place of the Skull." It is a significant location in the Passion account. Teaching Points The Irony of MockeryThe religious leaders, who should have recognized the Messiah, instead mocked Him. This highlights the danger of spiritual blindness and pride. Fulfillment of ProphecyThe mockery fulfills Old Testament prophecies, demonstrating God's sovereignty and the reliability of Scripture. Responding to RidiculeJesus' response to mockery was silence and forgiveness. Believers are called to emulate His example in the face of persecution. The Cost of DiscipleshipFollowing Christ may lead to ridicule and scorn from the world. Believers should be prepared to stand firm in their faith. The Role of Religious LeadersThis passage serves as a warning against the misuse of religious authority and the importance of humility and discernment in leadership. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 27
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Who bought the Potter's Field? (Matthew 27:7 vs. Acts 1:18)(41) The chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders.--It would seem as if all, or nearly all, the members of the Sanhedrin--those, at least, who had taken part in the condemnation--had come to feast their eyes with the sight of their Victim's sufferings. Verse 41. - Likewise also. All classes that composed the Sanhedrin were present at the execution, and took part in the reviling; but, unlike the soldiers ( Luke 23:36) and the mob, they did not address him personally, either from supreme contempt, or because they stood aloof from the herd, and spake among themselves. Some few authorities of no great weight, after "elders" add "and Pharisees;" but the words are an interpolation, though they are without doubt true in fact. That these leaders should presume thus to revile One whom they knew to be innocent is unspeakably iniquitous.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek Likewise,Ὁμοίως(Homoiōs)Adverb
Strong's 3668:In like manner, similarly, in the same way, equally. Adverb from homoios; similarly.theοἱ(hoi)Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.chief priests,ἀρχιερεῖς(archiereis)Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 749:High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.scribes,γραμματέων(grammateōn)Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 1122:From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.eldersπρεσβυτέρων(presbyterōn)Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 4245:Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian 'presbyter'.mocked Him,ἐμπαίζοντες(empaizontes)Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1702:To mock, ridicule. From en and paizo; to jeer at, i.e. Deride.saying,ἔλεγον(elegon)Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2036:Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.
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