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Themes in Matthew 27

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Themes in Matthew 27

Matthew 27:1 (show verse)

When it was morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people (Sanhedrin, Jewish High Court) conferred together against Jesus, [plotting how] to put Him to death [since under Roman rule they had no power to execute anyone];

Christ » Parables of found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » Plots against
Conspiracy » Instances of » Against jesus
Courts of justice » Generally held in the morning
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Hatred to Christ » Exemplified » Chief priests
Jesus Christ » History of » Led by the council to pilate (in jerusalem)
Morning » The jews » Held courts of justice in
Murder » Exemplified » Chief priests
Plots laid » Against Christ
Plotting » Against Christ
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus

Matthew 27:2 (show verse)

so they bound Him, and led Him away and handed Him over to Pilate the governor [of Judea, who had the authority to condemn prisoners to death].

Conspiracy » Instances of » Against jesus
Courts of justice » Of the romans in judea » Presided over by the governor or deputy
Fetters » Good men bound with
Government » Mosaic » Constitutes, with priests and scribes, a court for the trial of both civil and ecclesiastical causes
Government » Provincial
Hatred to Christ » Exemplified » Chief priests
Jerusalem » Roman rulers who resided in » Pontius pilate
Jerusalem » The seat of government under the romans for a time
Jesus Christ » History of » Led by the council to pilate (in jerusalem)
Pontius pilate » Roman governor of judaea during the time of jesus' ministry
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Put on trial and condemn jesus

Matthew 27:3 (show verse)

When Judas, His betrayer, saw that Jesus was condemned, he was gripped with remorse and returned the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders,

Apostasy » Instances of » Judas
Bribery » Instances of » Chief priests bribe judas
Christian ministers » Instances of » Judas iscariot
Christian ministers » Inconsistent
Conscience » Guilty
Conscience » Accuses of sin
Conscience » Instances of » Judas iscariot
Conviction » Instances of » Judas iscariot
causes of Delay » Examples of fatal » Judas, in repenting his betrayal of Christ
Fear of God » Instances of guilty fear » Judas
Government » Mosaic » Corrupt
Judas » Betrays » Jesus
Judas » Foretold
Judas » Characteristics of » Remorse
Judas » Returns » Money » To jewish rulers
Money » Conscience
Mortification » Instances of » Judas iscariot
Remorse » Judas
Remorse » Instances of » Judas iscariot
Repentance » Instances of » Judas
Repentance » False--exemplified » Judas
Selfishness » Different forms of » Heartless indifference toward sinners
Silver » The price of Christ's betrayal
Social selfishness » Different forms of » Heartless indifference toward sinners
Too late » Delay, examples of fatal » Judas, in repenting his betrayal of Christ
The wicked » Remorse of, examples of » Judas

Matthew 27:4 (show verse)

saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” They replied, “What is that to us? See to that yourself!”

Apostasy » Instances of » Judas
Blood » Innocent, allusions to the shedding of
Blood » Is the life
Bribery » Instances of » Chief priests bribe judas
Christ, character of » Innocent
Christian ministers » Instances of » Judas iscariot
Christian ministers » Inconsistent
Confession of sin » Examples of personal » David
Conscience » Guilty
Conscience » Instances of » Judas iscariot
Conviction » Instances of » Judas iscariot
Fear of God » Instances of guilty fear » Judas
Government » Mosaic » Corrupt
Injustice » Exemplified » Judas
Judas » Betrays » Jesus
Judas » Foretold
Judas » Characteristics of » Remorse
Judas » Returns » Money » To jewish rulers
Mortification » Instances of » Judas iscariot
Murder » Exemplified » Judas
Remorse » Instances of » Judas iscariot
Repentance » Instances of » Judas
Repentance » False--exemplified » Judas
Selfishness » Different forms of » Heartless indifference toward sinners
Sin » Examples of personal » David
Social selfishness » Different forms of » Heartless indifference toward sinners

Matthew 27:5 (show verse)

And throwing the pieces of silver into the temple sanctuary, he left; and went away and hanged himself.

Matthew 27:6 (show verse)

The chief priests, picking up the pieces of silver, said, “It is not lawful to put these in the treasury [of the temple], because it is the price of blood.”

Blood » The price of, not to be consecrated
Bribery » Instances of » Chief priests bribe judas
Christian ministers » Inconsistent
Judas » Foretold
Judas » Returns » Money » To jewish rulers
Treasure-houses » Solomon's temple used for

Matthew 27:7 (show verse)

So after consultation they used the money to buy the Potter’s Field as a burial place for strangers.

Bribery » Instances of » Chief priests bribe judas
Burial » Burying places » For poor and strangers
Burial » Places of » Provided for aliens and strangers
Christian ministers » Inconsistent
Judas » Foretold
Judas » Returns » Money » To jewish rulers
Land » Land measure a cubit = 1824 ft » Purchased
Real estate » Land purchased
Strangers » Were buried in separate burial places

Matthew 27:8 (show verse)

Therefore that piece of ground has been called the Field of Blood to this day.

Aceldama » The field of blood
Bribery » Instances of » Chief priests bribe judas
Judas » Foretold
Judas » Returns » Money » To jewish rulers

Matthew 27:9 (show verse)

Then the words spoken by Jeremiah the prophet were fulfilled: “And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of Him on whom a price had been set by the sons of Israel;

Bribery » Instances of » Chief priests bribe judas
Judas » Foretold
Judas » Returns » Money » To jewish rulers

Matthew 27:10 (show verse)

and they gave them for the Potter’s Field, as the Lord directed me.”

Judas » Foretold
Judas » Returns » Money » To jewish rulers

Matthew 27:11 (show verse)

Now Jesus stood before [Pilate] the governor, and the governor asked Him, “Are you the King of the Jews?” [In affirmation] Jesus said to him, “It is as you say.”

Courts » Other courts » Roman
Courts of justice » The accused » Stood before the judge
Courts of justice » Of the romans in judea » Presided over by the governor or deputy
Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » The second, of treason
Jesus Christ » History of » Led by the council to pilate (in jerusalem)
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Pilate, delivering up jesus for crucifixion
Self-defense » Accused persons heard in
Treason » Instances of » Jesus falsely accused of

Matthew 27:12 (show verse)

But when the charges were brought against Him by the chief priests and elders, He did not answer.

false Accusations » General references to
Evil » Slander » False accusations, general references to
Jesus Christ » History of » Led by the council to pilate (in jerusalem)
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Pilate, delivering up jesus for crucifixion
Self-control » Of jesus
Self-defense » Accused persons heard in
Slander » False accusations, general references to
FALSE » Accusations

Matthew 27:13 (show verse)

Then Pilate said to Him, “Do You not hear how many things they are testifying against You?”

Jesus Christ » History of » Led by the council to pilate (in jerusalem)
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Pilate, delivering up jesus for crucifixion
Self-control » Of jesus
Self-defense » Accused persons heard in

Matthew 27:14 (show verse)

But Jesus did not reply to him, not even to a single accusation, so that the governor was greatly astonished.

Christ » Silent of Christ » Before pilate
Christ, character of » Patient
Jesus Christ » History of » Led by the council to pilate (in jerusalem)
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
Patience » Christ, an example of
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Pilate, delivering up jesus for crucifixion
Self-control » Of jesus
Self-defense » Accused persons heard in
Silence » Of Christ » Before pilate
Christ Silent » Before pilate

Matthew 27:15 (show verse)

Now at the feast [of the Passover] the governor was in the habit of setting free any one prisoner whom the people chose.

Criminals » Released at feasts
Feast of the passover » Custom of releasing a prisoner at
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
Passover » Prisoner released at, by the romans
Prisoners » Released at feasts
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Pilate, delivering up jesus for crucifixion

Matthew 27:16 (show verse)

And at that time they were holding a notorious prisoner [guilty of insurrection and murder], called Barabbas.

Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
Prisoners » Released at feasts
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Pilate, delivering up jesus for crucifixion

Matthew 27:17 (show verse)

So when they had assembled [for this purpose], Pilate said to them, “Whom do you want me to set free for you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?”

Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
divine Call » Heal persecution of » To decision
Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Decision » Call to
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
God's Call » Examples of Leadership » To decision
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
free Moral agents » Invitations to decision
Pontius pilate » The ruler who sought to shirk responsibility, in the trial of Christ » By directing attention to barabbas
Prisoners » Released at feasts
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Pilate, delivering up jesus for crucifixion

Matthew 27:18 (show verse)

For Pilate knew that it was because of jealousy that the chief priests and elders had handed Jesus over to him.

Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Court » Corrupt
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Envy » Forbidden » Examples of
Envy » Instances of » Priests, of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
Malice » Instances of » The jewish leaders toward jesus
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Pilate, delivering up jesus for crucifixion

Matthew 27:19 (show verse)

While he was seated on the judgment seat, his wife sent him a message, saying, “Have nothing to do with that righteous and innocent Man; for last night I suffered greatly in a dream because of Him.”

Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Counsel » Wise » Examples of
Counsel » Wives » Examples of
Court » Corrupt
Courts of justice » Judges of » Sat on the judgment-seat while hearing causes
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Dream » Instances of » Of pilate's wife, concerning jesus
Dreams » Mentioned in scripture, of » Pilate's wife
Home » Husbands and wives » Wives' counsel, examples of
Jerusalem » The seat of government under the romans for a time
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Justice of
Jesus Christ » Names of » Just man, just person, just one
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Pilate, delivering up jesus for crucifixion
Wise » Choice, examples of » Counsel, examples of
Women » Good » Pilate's wife

Matthew 27:20 (show verse)

But the chief priests and the elders persuaded the crowds to ask for Barabbas and to put Jesus to death.

Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Court » Corrupt
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
Leaders » False shepherds, characteristics of » Corrupt priests
Priest » Miscellaneous facts concerning » Incite the people to ask that barabbas be released and jesus be destroyed
priests » Corrupt
Religious » False shepherds, characteristics of » Corrupt priests
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Pilate, delivering up jesus for crucifixion
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Priests, corrupt

Matthew 27:21 (show verse)

The governor said to them, “Which of the two do you wish me to set free for you?” And they said, “Barabbas.”

Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
Choice » Evil
Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Court » Corrupt
Criminals » Released at feasts
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Evil » Pharisaic separation condemned » Choice
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Pilate, delivering up jesus for crucifixion

Matthew 27:22 (show verse)

Pilate said to them, “Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” They all replied, “Let Him be crucified!”

Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Court » Corrupt
The death of Christ » Demanded by the jews
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Hatred to Christ » Exemplified » Jews
Inescapable question » Pilate's dilemma
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Pilate, delivering up jesus for crucifixion
Worldly » Care, folly of » Dilemma

Matthew 27:23 (show verse)

And he said, “Why, what has He done that is evil?” But they continued shouting all the louder, “Let Him be crucified!”

Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Court » Corrupt
The death of Christ » Demanded by the jews
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Hatred to Christ » Exemplified » Jews
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Pilate, delivering up jesus for crucifixion

Matthew 27:24 (show verse)

So when Pilate saw that he was getting nowhere, but rather that a riot was breaking out, he took water and washed his hands [to ceremonially cleanse himself of guilt] in the presence of the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this [righteous] Man’s blood; see to that yourselves.”

Ablution » Of the hands, as a token of innocency
Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
Blood » Is the life
Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Court » Corrupt
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Government » Corruption in » Instances of » Pilate » Delivering » Jesus
Hand » Washing of, a symbol of innocency
hands » Taken » Washed
Injustice » Exemplified » Pilate
Innocency » Signified by washing the hands
Innocency » Professed by pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Just man, just person, just one
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
Judge » Corrupt, instances of » Pilate
Magistrates » Wicked--exemplified » Pilate
Murder » Mode of clearing those suspected of
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Pontius pilate » The ruler who sought to shirk responsibility, in the trial of Christ » By a hypocritical ceremony
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Purification » Washing hands in water, symbolical of innocency
Responsibility » Attempts to shirk
Responsibility » Attempts to shift » Pontius pilate
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Pilate, delivering up jesus for crucifixion
Verdict » Against jesus
Washing » Of hands
Washing » Of hands, a token of innocence

Matthew 27:25 (show verse)

And all the people answered, “Let [the responsibility for] His blood be on us and on our children!”

Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Court » Corrupt
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
Injustice » Exemplified » Pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
Jews, the » Imprecated the blood of Christ upon themselves and their children
Jews, the » Imprecating upon themselves the blood of Christ
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Responsibility » Assumed by the jewish leaders for the death of jesus
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Pilate, delivering up jesus for crucifixion
national Sins » Bring down national judgments
Verdict » Against jesus

Matthew 27:26 (show verse)

So he set Barabbas free for them; but after having Jesus severely whipped (scourged), he handed Him over to be crucified.

Barabbas » A prisoner released by pilate
Complicity » Instances of » Pilate, in the death of jesus
Court » Corrupt
The death of Christ » Inflicted by the gentiles
Demagogism » Instances of » Pilate
the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » Being scourged
Injustice » Examples of
Injustice » Exemplified » Pilate
Jesus Christ » History of » Tried in front of pilate (in jerusalem)
Judge » Kings and other rulers as
Magistrates » Wicked--exemplified » Pilate
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Prisoners » Scourged
Punishment » Minor offenses » Punishable by » Scourging
Punishments » Scourging
The Roman empire » Allusions to judicial affairs of » Criminals delivered over to the soldiers for execution
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Pilate, delivering up jesus for crucifixion
Scourging » Instances of » Of jesus
The Nation » Punishment » Scourging
Verdict » Against jesus

Matthew 27:27 (show verse)

Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium, and they gathered the whole Roman cohort around Him.

The death of Christ » Inflicted by the gentiles
Jesus Christ » History of » Mocked by the soldiers (in jerusalem)
public Opinion » Corrupt yielding to » By pilate
Politics » Instances of » Pilate, condemning jesus to gratify the clamoring people
Pretorium » Also called praetorium, common hall, judgment hall, and palace
Punishments » Were inflicted » By soldiers
The Roman empire » Allusions to judicial affairs of » Criminals delivered over to the soldiers for execution
Soldiers » Crucified jesus
Soldiers » Mock jesus

Matthew 27:28 (show verse)

They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on Him [as a king’s robe].

Colors » Crimson, red, purple, and scarlet, symbols of various ideas » Of royalty
Cruelty » Instances of » Of jews to jesus
The death of Christ » Inflicted by the gentiles
Jesus Christ » History of » Mocked by the soldiers (in jerusalem)
Mocking » The persecutors of jesus mock him
Punishments » Were inflicted » By soldiers
Sarcasm » Instances of » The persecutors of jesus
Scoffing » Instances of » Soldiers
Soldiers » Mock jesus

Matthew 27:29 (show verse)

And after twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and put a reed in His right hand [as a scepter]. Kneeling before Him, they ridiculed Him, saying, “Hail (rejoice), King of the Jews!”

Christ » Appearing to his disciples other references to cures by » Mocked by men
Contempt » The wicked exhibit towards » Christ
Crown » Of thorns
Cruelty » Instances of » Of jews to jesus
The death of Christ » Inflicted by the gentiles
Irony » Instances of » The roman soldiers to jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Mocked by the soldiers (in jerusalem)
King » Ceremonial recognition of » Kneeling before
Mocking » The persecutors of jesus mock him
Mocking » Of Christ » Of Christ
Punishments » Were inflicted » By soldiers
Reed » Mockingly given to jesus as a symbol of royalty
Salutations » Given to Christ in derision
Sarcasm » Instances of » The persecutors of jesus
Scoffing » Instances of » Soldiers
Scorning and mocking » Christ endured
Soldiers » Mock jesus
Sufferings of Christ » He was mocked
Thorn » Used » Crown of, mockingly put on jesus' head
Treason » Instances of » Jesus falsely accused of

Matthew 27:30 (show verse)

They spat on Him, and took the reed and struck Him repeatedly on the head.

Assault and battery » Striking jesus » The attacks upon
Cruelty » Instances of » Of jews to jesus
The death of Christ » Inflicted by the gentiles
Jesus Christ » History of » Mocked by the soldiers (in jerusalem)
Mocking » The persecutors of jesus mock him
Punishments » Were inflicted » By soldiers
Reed » Jesus hit with
Scoffing » Instances of » Soldiers
Smiting » Of the righteous, general references to
Soldiers » Mock jesus
Spitting » In the face, as an indignity
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Of the jews smiting of the righteous » General references to
Treason » Instances of » Jesus falsely accused of

Matthew 27:31 (show verse)

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.

Cruelty » Instances of » Of jews to jesus
The death of Christ » Inflicted by the gentiles
Jesus Christ » History of » Is led away to be crucified (from jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » History of » Mocked by the soldiers (in jerusalem)
Mocking » The persecutors of jesus mock him
Punishments » Were inflicted » By soldiers
Soldiers » Crucified jesus
Soldiers » Mock jesus

Matthew 27:32 (show verse)

Now as they were coming out, they found a man of Cyrene named Simon, whom they forced into service to carry the cross of Jesus.

Cross » Jesus crucified on
Cross » The instrument of death
Cross » Carried by » Simon
The death of Christ » Inflicted by the gentiles
Jesus Christ » History of » Is led away to be crucified (from jerusalem)
Punishments » Were inflicted » By soldiers
Simon » Of cyrene
Simon » A man from the city of cyrene » Compelled to carry jesus' cross
Soldiers » Crucified jesus

Matthew 27:33 (show verse)

And when they came to a place called Golgotha, which means Place of a Skull,

Calvary » Also called golgotha, place where jesus was crucified
The death of Christ » Inflicted by the gentiles
Golgotha » The aramaic name of the place where jesus was crucified
Head » Parts of, mentioned » The skull
Jesus Christ » History of » Is led away to be crucified (from jerusalem)
Malice » Examples of
Punishments » Were inflicted » By soldiers
Soldiers » Crucified jesus

Matthew 27:34 (show verse)

they offered Him wine mixed with gall (myrrh, a bitter-tasting narcotic) to drink; but after tasting it, He refused to drink it.

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
The death of Christ » Inflicted by the gentiles
Gall » Given to jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Is led away to be crucified (from jerusalem)
Punishments » Were inflicted » By soldiers
Soldiers » Crucified jesus
Vinegar » Offered to Christ while on the cross

Matthew 27:35 (show verse)

And when they had crucified Him, they divided His clothes among them by casting lots.

Crucifixion » He was crucified
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
The death of Christ » Inflicted by the gentiles
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Casting Lots » The garments of jesus divided by
Punishment » Death penalty » Modes of execution » Crucifixion
Punishments » Were inflicted » By soldiers
Punishments » Capital kinds of » Crucifying
The Roman empire » Allusions to judicial affairs of » Garments of those executed given to the soldiers
Soldiers » Crucified jesus
Sufferings of Christ » He was crucified

Matthew 27:36 (show verse)

Then sitting down there, they began to keep watch over Him [to guard against any rescue attempt].

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Soldiers » Crucified jesus

Matthew 27:37 (show verse)

And above His head they put the accusation against Him which read, “THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.”

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Indictments » Instances of » Jesus, under two charges » The second, of treason
Inscriptions » Above jesus at the crucifixion
Inscriptions » This is jesus, the king of the jews,
Irony » Instances of » The inscription of pilate above jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Jesus (of nazareth), king of the jews
Soldiers » Crucified jesus
Superscription (inscription) » Inscription, sign » On the cross

Matthew 27:38 (show verse)

At the same time two robbers were crucified with Jesus, one on the right and one on the left.

Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Humiliation of
Crucifixion » Of two criminals
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
The death of Christ » In the company of malefactors
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Malefactors (criminals) » Crucified with jesus
Punishment » Death penalty » Modes of execution » Crucifixion
Sufferings of Christ » Endured humiliation

Matthew 27:39 (show verse)

Those who passed by were hurling abuse at Him and jeering at Him, wagging their heads [in scorn and ridicule],

Christ » Reproves » Reviled
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Divinity » Challenged » On the crossby the rabble
Head » Derision expressed by shaking, &c
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Malefactors (criminals) » Crucified with jesus
Mocking » The persecutors of jesus mock him
Reviling » Of jesus
Reviling and reproaching » The wicked utter, against » Christ
Reviling and reproaching » Exemplified » Jews
Righteousness » The wicked » Speak contemptuously against those who follow
Sufferings of Christ » He was reviled

Matthew 27:40 (show verse)

and they said [tauntingly], “You who would destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself [from death]! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross.”

Blasphemy » Instances of » The revilers of jesus, when he was crucified
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Divinity » Challenged » On the crossby the rabble
satanic If's » At the cross if thou be the son of God, come down from the cross » The cry of the rabble
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Malefactors (criminals) » Crucified with jesus
Mocking » The persecutors of jesus mock him
Reviling » Of jesus
Reviling and reproaching » Exemplified » Jews
Righteousness » The wicked » Speak contemptuously against those who follow
Satanic » At the cross if thou be the son of God, come down from the cross » The cry of the rabble
Temple » Figurative » Of the corpse of jesus

Matthew 27:41 (show verse)

In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders, mocked Him, saying,

Blasphemy » Instances of » The revilers of jesus, when he was crucified
Christ » Appearing to his disciples other references to cures by » Mocked by men
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Leaders » False shepherds, characteristics of » Corrupt priests
Malefactors (criminals) » Crucified with jesus
Mocking » The persecutors of jesus mock him
Mocking » Of Christ » Of Christ
priests » Corrupt
Religious » False shepherds, characteristics of » Corrupt priests
Reviling » Of jesus
Righteousness » The wicked » Speak contemptuously against those who follow
Scoffing » Instances of » Chief priests
Scorning and mocking » Exemplified » Chief priests
Scribe (scribes) » Conspire against jesus
Sufferings of Christ » He was mocked
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Priests, corrupt

Matthew 27:42 (show verse)

“He saved others [from death]; He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel; let Him now come down from the cross, and we will believe in Him and acknowledge Him.

Blasphemy » Instances of » The revilers of jesus, when he was crucified
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Heartlessness » The spectators at the cross
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Malefactors (criminals) » Crucified with jesus
Miracles » The wicked » Desire to see
Mocking » The persecutors of jesus mock him
Presumption » Instances of » Those who reviled jesus
Reviling » Of jesus
Righteousness » The wicked » Speak contemptuously against those who follow

Matthew 27:43 (show verse)

He trusts in God; let God rescue Him now, if He delights in Him; for He said, ‘I am the Son of God.’”

Blasphemy » Instances of » The revilers of jesus, when he was crucified
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Malefactors (criminals) » Crucified with jesus
Mocking » The persecutors of jesus mock him
Presumption » Instances of » Those who reviled jesus
Reviling » Of jesus
Righteousness » The wicked » Speak contemptuously against those who follow

Matthew 27:44 (show verse)

The robbers who had been crucified with Him also began to insult Him in the same way.

Blasphemy » Instances of » The revilers of jesus, when he was crucified
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Malefactors (criminals) » Crucified with jesus
Mocking » The persecutors of jesus mock him
Reviling » Of jesus
Righteousness » The wicked » Speak contemptuously against those who follow

Matthew 27:45 (show verse)

Now from the sixth hour (noon) there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour (3:00 p.m.).

Darkness » Supernatural
Darkness » Miraculous » At the crucifixion
Darkness » Miraculous » At the death of Christ
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
The death of Christ » Accompanied by preternatural signs
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Meteorology and celestial phenomena » Phenomena of » Darkness at the crucifixion

Matthew 27:46 (show verse)

About the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud [agonized] voice,

“Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?”

that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”

Christ » Saviour » Seven last sayings of
Christ » Conqueror of death » Cries of
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Forsaken » The righteous apparently
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Lama sabachthani » The dying cry of jesus
Seven » Gifts of Christ » Last sayings of Christ

Matthew 27:47 (show verse)

When some of the bystanders there heard it, they began saying, “This man is calling for Elijah.”

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)

Matthew 27:48 (show verse)

Immediately one of them ran, and took a sponge, soaked it with sour wine and put it on a reed, and gave Him a drink.

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Vinegar » Offered to Christ while on the cross
Wine » Cheap wine (like vinegar) given to jesus at the crucifixion

Matthew 27:49 (show verse)

But the rest said, “Let us see whether Elijah will come to save Him [from death].”

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)

Matthew 27:50 (show verse)

And Jesus cried out again with a loud [agonized] voice, and gave up His spirit [voluntarily, sovereignly dismissing and releasing His spirit from His body in submission to His Father’s plan].

Christ » Conqueror of death » Cries of
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)

Matthew 27:51 (show verse)

And [at once] the veil [of the Holy of Holies] of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; the earth shook and the rocks were split apart.

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
The death of Christ » Accompanied by preternatural signs
Earthquakes » Frequently accompanied by » Rending of rocks
Earthquakes » Mentioned in scripture » At our lord's death
Earthquakes » Instances of » At the crucifixion of jesus
Holy of holies » Laid open to view at Christ's death
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Rocks » Miracles connected with » Rent at the death of Christ
Symbols and similitudes » The tearing of the curtain in the temple
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Curtain of, torn at the time of the crucifixion
The Second Temple » The vail of, rent at our lord's death
Veil » The curtain separating the holy place from the holy of holies
Veil » Of the temple » Torn from the top to the bottom at the time of the crucifixion of jesus
the sacred Veil » Was rent at the death of our lord

Matthew 27:52 (show verse)

The tombs were opened, and many bodies of the saints (God’s people) who had fallen asleep [in death] were raised [to life];

Body » Resurrection of » Saints at the time of the crucifixion
death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
The death of Christ » Accompanied by preternatural signs
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Resurrection » Examples of » Saints at the time of the crucifixion
Resurrections » Resurrections, examples of » Saints at the time of the crucifixion

Matthew 27:53 (show verse)

and coming out of the tombs after His resurrection, they entered the holy city (Jerusalem) and appeared to many people.

death » Scenes of » Death of jesus
The death of Christ » Accompanied by preternatural signs
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
The Resurrection » Credibility of, shown by the resurrection of individuals

Matthew 27:54 (show verse)

Now the centurion, and those who were with him keeping guard over Jesus, when they saw the earthquake and the things that were happening, they were terribly frightened and filled with awe, and said, “Truly this was the Son of God!”

Armies » March in ranks » Roman army » Centurions
Centurion » In charge of the soldiers who crucified jesus, testifies, "truly this was the son of God,"
Earthquakes » Men always terrified by
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)

Matthew 27:55 (show verse)

There were also many women there looking on from a distance, who had accompanied Jesus from Galilee, ministering to Him.

Constancy » Mary magdalene and other women
Friendship » Instances of » The marys, and joseph of arimathaea, for jesus
Friendship » General references to » Mary magdalene and other women
Galilee » Christ » Ministered to by women of
Galilee » The northern district of palestine » Women from, ministered to jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary magdalene and other disciples
Love to Christ » Manifested in » Ministering to him
woman's Ministry » Contributing to Christ's comfort
Social duties » Compassion » Mary magdalene and other women
Women » Last at the cross
Women » Ministry of » Contributing to Christ's comfort
Women » Helpers » Contributing to Christ's comfort

Matthew 27:56 (show verse)

Among them was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and [Salome] the mother of Zebedee’s sons [James and John].

Constancy » Mary magdalene and other women
Friendship » Instances of » The marys, and joseph of arimathaea, for jesus
Friendship » General references to » Mary magdalene and other women
Galilee » The northern district of palestine » Women from, ministered to jesus
James » An apostle » Brother of jesus
James » An apostle. Son of zebedee and salome
Jesus Christ » History of » Crucified (just outside jerusalem)
Joses » One of the physical brothers of jesus
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary magdalene and other disciples
Mary » Characteristics of » Magdalene
Mary » Magdalene » Present at the crucifixion
Mary » Sister of mary the mother of jesus, and wife of cleophas » Mother of james and joses
woman's Ministry » Contributing to Christ's comfort
Salome » Mother of james and john
Social duties » Compassion » Mary magdalene and other women
Women » Last at the cross
Women » Ministry of » Contributing to Christ's comfort
Women » Helpers » Contributing to Christ's comfort
Zebedee » Father of james and john (nicknamed "boanerges")

Matthew 27:57 (show verse)

When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who was also a disciple of Jesus.

Arimathea » A town five miles north of jerusalem
Friendship » Instances of » The marys, and joseph of arimathaea, for jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb
Joseph » Characteristics of » Of arimathea
Judea, modern » Towns of » Arimathea
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Joseph of aramathaea
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Joseph of arimathea
Pontius pilate » Allows joseph of arimathaea to take jesus' body
Rich, the » Instances of » Joseph of arimathaea
Riches » Examples of saints possessing » Joseph of arimathea

Matthew 27:58 (show verse)

He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus [so that he might bury Him], and Pilate ordered that it be given to him.

Friendship » Instances of » The marys, and joseph of arimathaea, for jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Joseph of aramathaea
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Joseph of arimathea
Pontius pilate » Allows joseph of arimathaea to take jesus' body

Matthew 27:59 (show verse)

And Joseph took the body and wrapped it in a clean linen cloth (burial wrapping),

Dead (people) » Instances of » Wrapping in linen
The Dead » Preparation of, for burial » Grave-clothes
The Dead » Grave-clothes
Friendship » Instances of » The marys, and joseph of arimathaea, for jesus
the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » Burial
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Joseph of aramathaea
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Joseph of arimathea

Matthew 27:60 (show verse)

and laid it in his own new tomb, which he had cut in the rock; and he rolled a large stone over the entrance of the tomb and went away.

Burial » Places of » Frequently prepared and pointed out during life
Burial » Burying places » Closed with stones
Burial » Places used for » Caves hewn out of rocks
Burial » Burying places » Prepared by » Joseph
Burying places » Sepulchres
The Dead » Places of burial of » Sepulchres
Friendship » Instances of » The marys, and joseph of arimathaea, for jesus
the Human nature of Christ » Is proved by his » Burial
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Joseph » Of arimathaea » Begs for the body of jesus for burial in his own tomb
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Joseph of aramathaea
Love to Christ » Exemplified » Joseph of arimathea
Rocks » Tombs often hewn out of
Stones » Used » For closing graves
Stones » Tombs hewn in

Matthew 27:61 (show verse)

And Mary Magdalene was there, and the other Mary, sitting opposite the tomb.

Friendship » Instances of » The marys, and joseph of arimathaea, for jesus
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Love » Instances of love for jesus » Mary magdalene and other disciples
Mary » Showed her gratitude » By her presence at the sepulchre
Mary » Sister of mary the mother of jesus, and wife of cleophas » At the gravesite of jesus

Matthew 27:62 (show verse)

The next day, that is, the day after the [day of] preparation [for the Sabbath], the chief priests and the Pharisees assembled before Pilate,

Days » Feast of » Of preparation
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Preparation » Day of
Sabbath » Preparations for the

Matthew 27:63 (show verse)

and said, “Sir, we have remembered that when He was still alive that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise [from the dead].’

Blasphemy » Instances of » The revilers of jesus, when he was crucified
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Fraud impossible in

Matthew 27:64 (show verse)

Therefore, give orders to have the tomb made secure and safeguarded until the third day, otherwise His disciples may come and steal Him away and tell the people, ‘He has risen from the dead,’ and the last deception [the reporting of His resurrection] will be worse than the first [the reporting that He is the Messiah].”

God » Fellowship with » Fighting against
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Fraud impossible in

Matthew 27:65 (show verse)

Pilate said to them, “You have a guard [of soldiers]; go [with them], make the tomb as secure as you know how.”

Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Fraud impossible in
Soldiers » Guard the gravesite of jesus
Watchmen » Soldiers generally acted as

Matthew 27:66 (show verse)

So they went and made the tomb secure, and along with [stationing] a guard of soldiers [to be on watch] they set a seal on the stone.

Burial » Burying places » Closed with stones
Burial » Burying places » Sealed
Christ » Reproves » Some infallible proofs of
Jesus Christ » History of » Taken down from the cross and buried (just outside jerusalem)
Resurrection » Examples of » Some infallible proofs of Christ's
Jesus Christ, Resurrection » Fraud impossible in
Seal » A stamp used for signifying documents » The gravesite of jesus
Seals » Impressions of » Used for security
Watchmen » Soldiers generally acted as