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Then they led him away to crucify him. <a href="/nlt/matthew/27.htm">New Living Translation</a> When they were finally tired of mocking him, they took off the robe and put his own clothes on him again. Then they led him away to be crucified. <a href="/esv/matthew/27.htm">English Standard Version</a> And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the robe and put his own clothes on him and led him away to crucify him. <a href="/bsb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> After they had mocked Him, they removed the robe and put His own clothes back on Him. Then they led Him away to crucify Him. <a href="/blb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And when they had mocked Him, they took off Him the robe, and they put His garments on Him and led away Him to crucify Him. <a href="/kjv/matthew/27.htm">King James Bible</a> And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/27.htm">New King James Version</a> And when they had mocked Him, they took the robe off Him, put His own clothes on Him, and led Him away to be crucified. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And after they had mocked Him, they took the cloak off Him and put His own garments back on Him, and led Him away to crucify Him. <a href="/nasb/matthew/27.htm">NASB 1995</a> After they had mocked Him, they took the scarlet robe off Him and put His own garments back on Him, and led Him away to crucify Him. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And after they had mocked Him, they took His robe off and put His garments on Him, and led Him away to crucify Him. <a href="/lsb/matthew/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> When they had mocked Him, they took the scarlet robe off Him and put His own garments back on Him, and led Him away to crucify Him. <a href="/amp/matthew/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a> After they finished ridiculing Him, they stripped Him of the scarlet robe and put His own clothes on Him, and led Him away to crucify Him. <a href="/csb/matthew/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> After they had mocked him, they stripped him of the robe, put his own clothes on him, and led him away to crucify him. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When they had mocked Him, they stripped Him of the robe, put His clothes on Him, and led Him away to crucify Him. <a href="/asv/matthew/27.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when they had mocked him, they took off from him the robe, and put on him his garments, and led him away to crucify him. <a href="/cev/matthew/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When the soldiers had finished making fun of Jesus, they took off the robe. They put his own clothes back on him and led him off to be nailed to a cross. <a href="/erv/matthew/27.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when they had mocked him, they took off from him the robe, and put on him his garments, and led him away to crucify him. <a href="/gwt/matthew/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> After the soldiers finished making fun of Jesus, they took off the cape and put his own clothes back on him. Then they led him away to crucify him. <a href="/gnt/matthew/27.htm">Good News Translation</a> When they had finished making fun of him, they took the robe off and put his own clothes back on him. Then they led him out to crucify him. <a href="/isv/matthew/27.htm">International Standard Version</a> When they had finished making fun of him, they stripped him of the robe, put his own clothes back on him, and led him away to crucify him. <a href="/msb/matthew/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> After they had mocked Him, they removed the robe and put His own clothes back on Him. Then they led Him away to crucify Him. <a href="/net/matthew/27.htm">NET Bible</a> When they had mocked him, they stripped him of the robe and put his own clothes back on him. Then they led him away to crucify him. <a href="/nheb/matthew/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When they had mocked him, they took the robe off of him, and put his clothes on him, and led him away to crucify him. <a href="/wbt/matthew/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him. <a href="/wey/matthew/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> At last, having finished their sport, they took off the cloak, clothed Him again in His own garments, and led Him away for crucifixion. <a href="/web/matthew/27.htm">World English Bible</a> When they had mocked him, they took the robe off him, and put his clothes on him, and led him away to crucify him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and when they had mocked Him, they took off the cloak from Him, and put His own garments on Him, and led Him away to crucify [Him]. <a href="/blb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And when they had mocked Him, they took off Him the robe, and they put His garments on Him and led away Him to crucify Him. <a href="/ylt/matthew/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and when they had mocked him, they took off from him the cloak, and put on him his own garments, and led him away to crucify him. <a href="/slt/matthew/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And when they mocked him, they put off from him the loose, warm cloak, and put on him his garments, and brought him away to crucify.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And after they had mocked him, they took off the cloak from him, and put on him his own garments, and led him away to crucify him. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And after they had mocked him, they stripped him of the cloak, and clothed him with his own garments, and they led him away to crucify him. <a href="/nabre/matthew/27.htm">New American Bible</a> And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the cloak, dressed him in his own clothes, and led him off to crucify him. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> After mocking him, they stripped him of the robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him away to crucify him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when they had mocked him, they took off the robe from him and put on him his own clothes, and took him away to be crucified. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/27.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the robe and clothed him in his garments and led him to be crucified.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/27.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when they had derided him, they took off the cloak from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him away to crucify him.<CM> <a href="/godbey/matthew/27.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And when they mocked Him, divesting Him of the robe, they put on Him His own raiment, and led Him away to crucify Him. <a href="/haweis/matthew/27.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And when they had insulted him, they took off from him the cloak, and put his own garments on him, and led him away to crucify him. <a href="/mace/matthew/27.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and after they had thus insulted him, they took the robe off, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him. <a href="/wey/matthew/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> At last, having finished their sport, they took off the cloak, clothed Him again in His own garments, and led Him away for crucifixion. <a href="/worrell/matthew/27.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and, when they mocked Him, they took off the robe from Him, and put on His own garments, and led Him away to crucify Him. <a href="/worsley/matthew/27.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And after they had thus abused Him, they took off the scarlet robe from Him, and put on Him his own clothes, and led Him away to be crucified. <a href="/parallel/matthew/27-31.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=8780" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/27.htm">The Soldiers Mock Jesus</a> …30Then they spit on Him and took the staff and struck Him on the head repeatedly. 31<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">After</a> <a href="/greek/3753.htm" title="3753: hote (Adv) -- When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When."></a> <a href="/greek/1702.htm" title="1702: enepaixan (V-AIA-3P) -- To mock, ridicule. From en and paizo; to jeer at, i.e. Deride.">they had mocked</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him,</a> <a href="/greek/1562.htm" title="1562: exedysan (V-AIA-3P) -- From ek and the base of duno; to cause to sink out of, i.e. to divest.">they removed</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/5511.htm" title="5511: chlamyda (N-AFS) -- A short cloak, worn by military officers and soldiers. Of uncertain derivation; a military cloak.">robe</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1746.htm" title="1746: enedysan (V-AIA-3P) -- To put on, clothe (another). From en and duno; to invest with clothing.">put</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">own</a> <a href="/greek/2440.htm" title="2440: himatia (N-ANP) -- A long flowing outer garment, tunic. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi; a dress.">clothes</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">back on Him.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/520.htm" title="520: apēgagon (V-AIA-3P) -- To lead, carry, take away; met: To be led astray, seduced. From apo and ago; to take off.">they led Him away</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4717.htm" title="4717: staurōsai (V-ANA) -- From stauros; to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish passion or selfishness.">crucify Him.</a> 32Along the way they found a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross of Jesus.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a> He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth. <a href="/psalms/22-6.htm">Psalm 22:6-8</a> But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. / All 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.” <a href="/mark/15-20.htm">Mark 15:20</a> After they had mocked Him, they removed the purple robe and put His own clothes back on Him. Then they led Him out to crucify Him. <a href="/john/19-16.htm">John 19:16</a> Then Pilate handed Jesus over to be crucified, and the soldiers took Him away. <a href="/luke/23-26.htm">Luke 23:26</a> As the soldiers led Him away, they seized Simon of Cyrene on his way in from the country, and they put the cross on him to carry behind Jesus. <a href="/isaiah/50-6.htm">Isaiah 50:6</a> I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle. <a href="/john/19-1.htm">John 19:1-3</a> Then Pilate took Jesus and had Him flogged. / The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns, set it on His head, and dressed Him in a purple robe. / And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face. <a href="/matthew/20-19.htm">Matthew 20:19</a> and will deliver Him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. And on the third day He will be raised to life.” <a href="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Zechariah 12:10</a> Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son. <a href="/acts/8-32.htm">Acts 8:32-33</a> The eunuch was reading this passage of Scripture: “He was led like a sheep to the slaughter, and as a lamb before the shearer is silent, so He did not open His mouth. / In His humiliation He was deprived of justice. Who can recount His descendants? For His life was removed from the earth.” <a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a> When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. <a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2</a> Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/philippians/2-8.htm">Philippians 2:8</a> And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross. <a href="/psalms/69-19.htm">Psalm 69:19-21</a> You 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. / They poisoned my food with gall and gave me vinegar to quench my thirst. <a href="/john/18-22.htm">John 18:22-23</a> When Jesus had said this, one of the officers standing nearby slapped Him in the face and said, “Is this how You answer the high priest?” / Jesus replied, “If I said something wrong, testify as to what was wrong. But if I spoke correctly, why did you strike Me?”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him.and led.<a href="/matthew/20-19.htm">Matthew 20:19</a> And shall deliver him to the Gentiles to mock, and to scourge, and to crucify him: and the third day he shall rise again.<a href="/matthew/21-39.htm">Matthew 21:39</a> And they caught him, and cast him out of the vineyard, and slew him.<a href="/numbers/15-35.htm">Numbers 15:35</a> And the LORD said unto Moses, The man shall be surely put to death: all the congregation shall stone him with stones without the camp.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/27-28.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/matthew/25-43.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/matthew/26-65.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/matthew/27-28.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/matthew/27-23.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/matthew/26-2.htm">Crucifixion</a> <a href="/matthew/27-23.htm">Crucify</a> <a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">Finished</a> <a href="/matthew/27-28.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/matthew/27-2.htm">Led</a> <a href="/matthew/27-29.htm">Mocked</a> <a href="/matthew/17-2.htm">Raiment</a> <a href="/matthew/27-28.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/matthew/27-28.htm">Scarlet</a> <a href="/matthew/27-29.htm">Sport</a> <a href="/matthew/27-28.htm">Stripped</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/5-27.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/mark/1-6.htm">Clothed</a> <a href="/matthew/27-35.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/matthew/27-35.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/matthew/27-32.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/mark/15-15.htm">Crucifixion</a> <a href="/mark/15-13.htm">Crucify</a> <a href="/mark/3-26.htm">Finished</a> <a href="/matthew/27-35.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/mark/11-7.htm">Led</a> <a href="/matthew/27-41.htm">Mocked</a> <a href="/matthew/28-3.htm">Raiment</a> <a href="/mark/5-28.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/hebrews/9-19.htm">Scarlet</a> <a href="/matthew/27-41.htm">Sport</a> <a href="/mark/15-20.htm">Stripped</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 27</div>1. <a href="/matthew/27-1.htm">Jesus is delivered bound to Pilate.</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Judas hangs himself.</a> 19. <a href="/matthew/27-19.htm">Pilate, admonished of his wife,</a> 20. <a href="/matthew/27-20.htm">and being urged by the multitude, washes his hands, and releases Barabbas.</a> 27. <a href="/matthew/27-27.htm">Jesus is mocked and crowned with thorns;</a> 33. <a href="/matthew/27-33.htm">crucified;</a> 39. <a href="/matthew/27-39.htm">reviled;</a> 50. <a href="/matthew/27-50.htm">dies, and is buried;</a> 62. <a href="/matthew/27-62.htm">his tomb is sealed and watched.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/27.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/27.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>After they had mocked Him This phrase refers to the Roman soldiers' actions after Jesus was sentenced to crucifixion. Mocking was a common practice to humiliate those condemned to death, especially in the case of someone claiming to be a king. The soldiers' mockery included dressing Jesus in a scarlet robe, placing a crown of thorns on His head, and giving Him a reed as a scepter, parodying the regalia of a king. This act fulfilled the prophecy in <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a>, which speaks of the Messiah being despised and rejected by men.they removed the robe The removal of the robe signifies the end of the mock coronation. The robe, likely a soldier's cloak, was used to ridicule Jesus' claim to kingship. This act of stripping Him of the robe also symbolizes the stripping away of dignity and humanity, a common practice in Roman executions to shame the condemned.and put His own clothes back on Him Restoring Jesus' own clothes was a practical step before leading Him to crucifixion, as Roman law required the condemned to be crucified in their own garments. This act also highlights the transition from mockery to the grim reality of execution. It underscores the humanity of Jesus, who, despite being the Son of God, endured the same treatment as any other criminal.Then they led Him away to crucify Him This phrase marks the beginning of the final journey to Golgotha, the place of crucifixion. The act of leading Jesus away is significant, as it fulfills the prophecy in <a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a>, which describes the Messiah being led like a lamb to the slaughter. The crucifixion was a Roman method of execution reserved for the most serious offenders, emphasizing the severity of the punishment Jesus endured. This event is central to Christian theology, as it represents the atoning sacrifice of Jesus for the sins of humanity, fulfilling Old Testament types and prophecies, such as the Passover lamb in <a href="/exodus/12.htm">Exodus 12</a> and the suffering servant in <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure of the passage, who is being mocked and prepared for crucifixion. His suffering is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah. 2. <a href="/topical/r/roman_soldiers.htm">Roman Soldiers</a> They are the ones mocking Jesus, dressing Him in a robe, and then leading Him away to be crucified. Their actions fulfill the prophecy of the suffering servant. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_robe.htm">The Robe</a> A symbol of mockery, as the soldiers dress Jesus in a robe to ridicule His claim to kingship. 4. <a href="/topical/c/crucifixion.htm">Crucifixion</a> The method of execution that Jesus is being led to, which is a significant event in Christian theology as it represents the atoning sacrifice for sin. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where these events are taking place, significant as the center of Jewish worship and prophecy fulfillment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_humility_of_christ.htm">The Humility of Christ</a> Jesus willingly endured mockery and suffering, demonstrating ultimate humility. Believers are called to emulate His humility in their own lives. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> The events of <a href="/matthew/27-31.htm">Matthew 27:31</a> fulfill Old Testament prophecies, affirming the reliability of Scripture and God's sovereign plan. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_redemption.htm">The Cost of Redemption</a> Jesus' journey to the cross highlights the immense cost of our redemption. This should inspire gratitude and a deeper commitment to live for Him. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_mockery.htm">Responding to Mockery</a> Jesus' response to mockery was silence and submission to God's will. Believers can learn to respond to ridicule with grace and trust in God's justice. <a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_sin.htm">The Reality of Sin</a> The need for Jesus' crucifixion underscores the seriousness of sin. This should lead to a sober reflection on personal sin and the need for repentance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 27</a> <a href="/q/day_21_insights_on_spiritual_growth.htm">What events transpired during the crucifixion of Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_stations_of_the_cross.htm">What are the Stations of the Cross?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_carry_his_cross_or_not.htm">Did Jesus carry his own cross? (John 19:17 vs. Matthew 27:31-32)</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_carry_his_cross.htm">Did Jesus bear his own cross? Yes (John 19:17) No (Matthew 27:31-32)</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(31) They took the robe off from him.--At this point we have to insert the account which St. John gives (<a href="/context/john/19-4.htm" title="Pilate therefore went forth again, and said to them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that you may know that I find no fault in him.">John 19:4-5</a>) of Pilate's last attempt to rescue the "just Man" whom he had unjustly condemned. He showed the silent Sufferer in the mock insignia of royalty, as if asking them, Is not this enough? The cries of "Crucify Him!" were but redoubled, and once again the cowardly judge took his place in the official chair, and passed the final sentence. The "raiment" which they put on Him again included both the tunic and the cloak, or over-garment. In this case, the former was made without seam or opening (<a href="/john/19-23.htm" title="Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took his garments, and made four parts, to every soldier a part; and also his coat: now the coat was without seam, woven from the top throughout.">John 19:23</a>), and the mere act of drawing it roughly over the lacerated flesh must have inflicted acute agony.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 31-33. - Jesus is led to crucifixion. Via dolorosa. (<a href="/mark/15-20.htm">Mark 15:20-23</a>; <a href="/luke/23-26.htm">Luke 23:26-33</a>; <a href="/john/19-16.htm">John 19:16, 17</a>.) In these accounts, those of Matthew and Mark are most alike, though varied in expression and in some details; that of Luke is the fullest; that of John distinct from the rest. Verse 31. - St. Matthew, omitting some details, hurries to the final scene. Took the robe off from him; i.e. the scarlet robe with which they had arrayed him (ver. 28). Whether they removed the crown of thorns is uncertain. The Lord is always depicted wearing it upon the cross. His own raiment (τὰ ἱμάτια αὐττοῦ, his garments). The term would include the outer and inner garments, especially the seamless tunic for which the soldiers cast lots (<a href="/john/19-23.htm">John 19:23</a>; <a href="/psalms/22-18.htm">Psalm 22:18</a>). Thus unknowingly they were preparing to fulfil prophecy. Led him away to crucify him. This must have been about 9 a.m. Executions took place outside the city walls (see <a href="/numbers/15-35.htm">Numbers 15:35, 36</a>; <a href="/acts/7-58.htm">Acts 7:58</a>). "The bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the priest for sin, are burned without the camp. Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people with his own blood, suffered without the gate" (<a href="/hebrews/13-11.htm">Hebrews 13:11, 12</a>). Lange describes the procession: "Instead of being led forth by litters, the command of whom Pilate, as sub-governor, did not enjoy, Jesus is conducted to the cross by the soldiery. A centurion on horseback, called by Tacitus 'Exactor mortis,' by Seneca 'Centurio supplicio praepositus,' headed the company. A herald, going in front of the condemned, proclaimed his sentence." Behind him walked the prisoner, bearing the instrument of his punishment; a small company of soldiers completed the cavalcade. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/27-31.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>After Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they had mocked ἐνέπαιξαν (enepaixan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1702.htm">Strong's 1702: </a> To mock, ridicule. From en and paizo; to jeer at, i.e. Deride. Him, αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. they removed ἐξέδυσαν (exedysan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1562.htm">Strong's 1562: </a> From ek and the base of duno; to cause to sink out of, i.e. to divest. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. robe χλαμύδα (chlamyda) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5511.htm">Strong's 5511: </a> A short cloak, worn by military officers and soldiers. Of uncertain derivation; a military cloak. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. put ἐνέδυσαν (enedysan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1746.htm">Strong's 1746: </a> To put on, clothe (another). From en and duno; to invest with clothing. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. [own] τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. clothes ἱμάτια (himatia) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2440.htm">Strong's 2440: </a> A long flowing outer garment, tunic. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi; a dress. [back] on Him. αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Then καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they led Him away ἀπήγαγον (apēgagon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_520.htm">Strong's 520: </a> To lead, carry, take away; met: To be led astray, seduced. From apo and ago; to take off. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. crucify [Him]. σταυρῶσαι (staurōsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_4717.htm">Strong's 4717: </a> From stauros; to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish passion or selfishness. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/27-31.htm">Matthew 27:31 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/27-31.htm">Matthew 27:31 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/27-31.htm">Matthew 27:31 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/27-31.htm">Matthew 27:31 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/27-31.htm">Matthew 27:31 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/27-31.htm">Matthew 27:31 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/27-31.htm">Matthew 27:31 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/27-31.htm">Matthew 27:31 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/27-31.htm">Matthew 27:31 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/27-31.htm">Matthew 27:31 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/27-31.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 27:31 When they had mocked him they took (Matt. 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