CINXE.COM

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "//www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="//www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1" /><title>Matthew 27:41 In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying,</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/matthew/27-41.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/new9.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><meta property="og:image" content="https://biblehub.com/visuals/17/40_Mat_27_41.jpg" /><meta property="og:title" content="Matthew 27:41 - The Crucifixion" /><meta property="og:site_name" content="Bible Hub" /><meta property="og:description" content="In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying," /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/vmenus/matthew/27-41.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="/bmc/matthew/27-41.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/matthew/">Matthew</a> > <a href="/matthew/27.htm">Chapter 27</a> > Verse 41</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div><div id="ad1"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/ad1.htm" width="100%" height="48" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/matthew/27-40.htm" title="Matthew 27:40">◄</a> Matthew 27:41 <a href="/matthew/27-42.htm" title="Matthew 27:42">►</a></div></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse"> <a href="#audio" class="clickchap2" title="Context and Audio Bible"> Audio </a> <a href="#crossref" class="clickchap2" title="Cross References"> Cross </a> <a href="#study" class="clickchap2" title="Study Bible"> Study </a> <a href="#commentary" class="clickchap2" title="Commentary"> Comm </a> <a href="#lexicon" class="clickchap2" title="Lexicon"> Greek </a> </div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/matthew/27.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/matthew/27.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />In the same way the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders mocked him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/matthew/27.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The leading priests, the teachers of religious law, and the elders also mocked Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/matthew/27.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />So also the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, mocked him, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Likewise also, the chief priests with the scribes and elders, mocking, were saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/matthew/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Likewise also the chief priests mocking <i>him</i>, with the scribes and elders, said,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/matthew/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Likewise the chief priests also, mocking with the scribes and elders, said,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/matthew/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders, were mocking <i>Him</i> and saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/matthew/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders, were mocking Him and saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/matthew/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders, were mocking <i>Him,</i> and saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/matthew/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders, were mocking <i>Him</i> and saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/matthew/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders, mocked Him, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/matthew/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the same way the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, mocked him and said,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/matthew/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the same way the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, mocked Him and said, &#8220<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/matthew/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />In like manner also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/matthew/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The chief priests, the leaders, and the teachers of the Law of Moses also made fun of Jesus. They said, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/matthew/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />In like manner also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/matthew/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The chief priests together with the scribes and the leaders made fun of him in the same way. They said,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/matthew/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />In the same way the chief priests and the teachers of the Law and the elders made fun of him: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/matthew/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />In the same way the high priests, along with the scribes and elders, were also making fun of him. They kept saying, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/matthew/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, elders, and Pharisees mocked Him, saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/matthew/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />In the same way even the chief priests--together with the experts in the law and elders--were mocking him:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/matthew/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Likewise the chief priests also mocking, with the scribes, and the elders, said,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/matthew/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />In like manner the High Priests also, together with the Scribes and the Elders, taunted Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/matthew/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Likewise the chief priests also mocking with the scribes, the Pharisees, and the elders, said, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/matthew/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And in like manner also the chief priests mocking, with the scribes and elders, said,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/matthew/27.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />Likewise also, the chief priests with the scribes and elders, mocking, were saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/matthew/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And in like manner also the chief priests mocking, with the scribes and elders, said,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/matthew/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And likewise also the chief priests mocking, with the scribes and elders, said,<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/matthew/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />In like manner also the chief priests, with the scribes and ancients, mocking, said: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/matthew/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And similarly, the leaders of the priests, with the scribes and the elders, mocking him, said: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/matthew/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Likewise the chief priests with the scribes and elders mocked him and said,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/matthew/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders, were mocking him, saying,<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/matthew/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The high priests likewise were mocking, together with the scribes, the elders and the Pharisees.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/27.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />Thus also the Chief Priests were mocking with the Scribes and the Elders and the Pharisees.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/matthew/27.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />In like manner also the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, derided him, and said:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/matthew/27.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />Likewise also the chief priests mocking, with the scribes and elders, continued to say,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/matthew/27.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And with similar language also did the chief priests, insulting him, with the scribes and elders, and Pharisees,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/matthew/27.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />the chief priests, with the scribes and senators, derided him in like manner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/matthew/27.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />In like manner the High Priests also, together with the Scribes and the Elders, taunted Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/matthew/27.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />Likewise also the high priests, mocking, with the scribes and elders, were saying,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/matthew/27.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And in like manner the chief priests also insulting Him, with the scribes and elders,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/matthew/27-41.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=8857" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/matthew/27.htm">The Crucifixion</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">40</span>and 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!” <span class="reftext">41</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3668.htm" title="3668: Homoiōs (Adv) -- In like manner, similarly, in the same way, equally. Adverb from homoios; similarly.">In the same way,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- 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/749.htm" title="749: archiereis (N-NMP) -- High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.">chief priests,</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: meta (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1122.htm" title="1122: grammateōn (N-GMP) -- From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary.">scribes,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4245.htm" title="4245: presbyterōn (Adj-GMP) -- Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian presbyter.">elders</a> <a href="/greek/1702.htm" title="1702: empaizontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- To mock, ridicule. From en and paizo; to jeer at, i.e. Deride.">mocked Him,</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: elegon (V-IIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">saying,</a> </span> <span class="reftext">42</span>“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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-31.htm">Mark 15:31</a></span><br />In the same way, the chief priests and scribes mocked Him among themselves, saying, “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-35.htm">Luke 23:35</a></span><br />The 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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/22-7.htm">Psalm 22:7-8</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a></span><br />He 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/69-19.htm">Psalm 69:19-20</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-6.htm">John 19:6</a></span><br />As 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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-15.htm">John 19:15</a></span><br />At 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-27.htm">Acts 4:27-28</a></span><br />In 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/2-1.htm">Psalm 2:1-2</a></span><br />Why 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:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/109-25.htm">Psalm 109:25</a></span><br />I am an object of scorn to my accusers; when they see me, they shake their heads.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/49-7.htm">Isaiah 49:7</a></span><br />Thus 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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/26-59.htm">Matthew 26:59-61</a></span><br />Now 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.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-55.htm">Mark 14:55-59</a></span><br />Now 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: ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/22-63.htm">Luke 22:63-65</a></span><br />The 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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/13-9.htm">Job 13:9</a></b></br> Is it good that he should search you out? or as one man mocketh another, do ye <i>so</i> mock him?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/22-12.htm">Psalm 22:12,13</a></b></br> Many bulls have compassed me: strong <i>bulls</i> of Bashan have beset me round… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/35-26.htm">Psalm 35:26</a></b></br> Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnify <i>themselves</i> against me.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/27-20.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/matthew/27-20.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/matthew/27-20.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/matthew/27-20.htm">High</a> <a href="/matthew/26-35.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/matthew/25-24.htm">Making</a> <a href="/matthew/26-35.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/matthew/27-31.htm">Mocked</a> <a href="/matthew/27-29.htm">Mocking</a> <a href="/matthew/23-29.htm">Pharisees</a> <a href="/matthew/27-20.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">Scribes</a> <a href="/matthew/27-31.htm">Sport</a> <a href="/matthew/26-68.htm">Taunted</a> <a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">Teachers</a> <a href="/matthew/27-27.htm">Together</a> <a href="/matthew/27-15.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/28-12.htm">Authority</a> <a href="/matthew/27-62.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/matthew/28-12.htm">Elders</a> <a href="/matthew/27-62.htm">High</a> <a href="/mark/4-16.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/mark/1-5.htm">Making</a> <a href="/mark/4-16.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/mark/15-20.htm">Mocked</a> <a href="/mark/15-31.htm">Mocking</a> <a href="/matthew/27-62.htm">Pharisees</a> <a href="/matthew/27-62.htm">Priests</a> <a href="/mark/1-22.htm">Scribes</a> <a href="/mark/10-34.htm">Sport</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-26.htm">Taunted</a> <a href="/mark/1-22.htm">Teachers</a> <a href="/matthew/27-62.htm">Together</a> <a href="/matthew/27-44.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 27</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/27-1.htm">Jesus is delivered bound to Pilate.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/27-3.htm">Judas hangs himself.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/27-19.htm">Pilate, admonished of his wife,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/27-20.htm">and being urged by the multitude, washes his hands, and releases Barabbas.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/27-27.htm">Jesus is mocked and crowned with thorns;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/27-33.htm">crucified;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/27-39.htm">reviled;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">50. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/27-50.htm">dies, and is buried;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">62. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/matthew/27-62.htm">his tomb is sealed and watched.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>In the same way</b><br>This 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 <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a>, who was "despised and rejected by men."<p><b>the chief priests, scribes, and elders</b><br>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 like <a href="/psalms/118-22.htm">Psalm 118:22</a>, where the stone the builders rejected becomes the cornerstone.<p><b>mocked Him</b><br>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 in <a href="/psalms/22-7.htm">Psalm 22:7</a>, 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.<p><b>saying</b><br>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 in <a href="/john/1-5.htm">John 1:5</a>, where the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/c/chief_priests.htm">Chief Priests</a></b><br>Religious leaders responsible for temple rituals and maintaining Jewish law. They played a significant role in the plot against Jesus.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/scribes.htm">Scribes</a></b><br>Experts in Jewish law and scripture, often associated with the Pharisees. They were influential in interpreting the law for the people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/e/elders.htm">Elders</a></b><br>Senior figures in Jewish society, often part of the Sanhedrin, the ruling council. They held authority and were respected leaders.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/m/mocking_of_jesus.htm">Mocking of Jesus</a></b><br>This event occurs during the crucifixion of Jesus, where religious leaders ridicule Him, questioning His divine authority and identity.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/golgotha.htm">Golgotha</a></b><br>The place where Jesus was crucified, also known as "The Place of the Skull." It is a significant location in the Passion account.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_irony_of_mockery.htm">The Irony of Mockery</a></b><br>The religious leaders, who should have recognized the Messiah, instead mocked Him. This highlights the danger of spiritual blindness and pride.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a></b><br>The mockery fulfills Old Testament prophecies, demonstrating God's sovereignty and the reliability of Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_to_ridicule.htm">Responding to Ridicule</a></b><br>Jesus' response to mockery was silence and forgiveness. Believers are called to emulate His example in the face of persecution.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_discipleship.htm">The Cost of Discipleship</a></b><br>Following Christ may lead to ridicule and scorn from the world. Believers should be prepared to stand firm in their faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_religious_leaders.htm">The Role of Religious Leaders</a></b><br>This passage serves as a warning against the misuse of religious authority and the importance of humility and discernment in leadership.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 27</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_judas_iscariot.htm">Who was Judas Iscariot in biblical history?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_matthew_and_acts_differ_on_judas'_death.htm">Why do the accounts of Judas' death in Matthew and Acts contradict each other?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_swoon_theory.htm">What is the Swoon Theory?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_bought_potter's_field.htm">Who bought the Potter's Field? (Matthew 27:7 vs. Acts 1:18)</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>(41) <span class= "bld">The chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders.</span>--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.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 41.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Likewise also.</span> All classes that composed the Sanhedrin were present at the execution, and took part in the reviling; but, unlike the soldiers (<a href="/luke/23-36.htm">Luke 23:36</a>) 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. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/matthew/27-41.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Likewise,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ὁμοίως</span> <span class="translit">(Homoiōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3668.htm">Strong's 3668: </a> </span><span class="str2">In like manner, similarly, in the same way, equally. Adverb from homoios; similarly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">οἱ</span> <span class="translit">(hoi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">chief priests,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀρχιερεῖς</span> <span class="translit">(archiereis)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_749.htm">Strong's 749: </a> </span><span class="str2">High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">scribes,</span><br /><span class="grk">γραμματέων</span> <span class="translit">(grammateōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1122.htm">Strong's 1122: </a> </span><span class="str2">From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">elders</span><br /><span class="grk">πρεσβυτέρων</span> <span class="translit">(presbyterōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4245.htm">Strong's 4245: </a> </span><span class="str2">Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian 'presbyter'.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">mocked Him,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐμπαίζοντες</span> <span class="translit">(empaizontes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1702.htm">Strong's 1702: </a> </span><span class="str2">To mock, ridicule. From en and paizo; to jeer at, i.e. Deride.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">saying,</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔλεγον</span> <span class="translit">(elegon)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/27-41.htm">Matthew 27:41 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/matthew/27-41.htm">Matthew 27:41 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/matthew/27-41.htm">Matthew 27:41 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/matthew/27-41.htm">Matthew 27:41 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/matthew/27-41.htm">Matthew 27:41 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/27-41.htm">Matthew 27:41 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/27-41.htm">Matthew 27:41 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/27-41.htm">Matthew 27:41 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/27-41.htm">Matthew 27:41 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/matthew/27-41.htm">Matthew 27:41 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/matthew/27-41.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 27:41 Likewise the chief priests also mocking (Matt. Mat Mt) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/matthew/27-40.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Matthew 27:40"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Matthew 27:40" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/matthew/27-42.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Matthew 27:42"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Matthew 27:42" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>