Matthew 27
Jesus Delivered to Pilate
1 When the morning was come, all the chief priests and elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death: References Jesus: Mark 15:1, John 18:28. Parallel theme: Matthew 23:13, Psalms 2:2, Micah 2:1, Luke 22:66
2 And when they had bound him, they led him away, and delivered him to Pontius Pilate the governor.
Judas Hangs Himself
3 Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, Repentance: 2 Corinthians 7:10
4 Saying, I have sinned in that I have betrayed the innocent blood. And they said, What is that to us? see thou to that. Parallel theme: 1 Timothy 4:2
5 And he cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself.
6 And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 23:18
7 And they took counsel, and bought with them the potter's field, to bury strangers in.
8 Wherefore that field was called, The field of blood, unto this day.
9 Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value; Prophecy: Matthew 1:22
10 And gave them for the potter's field, as the Lord appointed me.
Jesus Before Pilate
11 And Jesus stood before the governor: and the governor asked him, saying, Art thou the King of the Jews? And Jesus said unto him, Thou sayest. References Jesus: Matthew 26:64, Mark 14:62, 1 Timothy 6:13. Kingdom: Matthew 2:2, 10:18. Parallel theme: Matthew 10:25, 26:25 +2
12 And when he was accused of the chief priests and elders, he answered nothing. Parallel theme: Matthew 26:63, Isaiah 53:7
13 Then said Pilate unto him, Hearest thou not how many things they witness against thee? Witness: Matthew 26:62
14 And he answered him to never a word; insomuch that the governor marvelled greatly. Parallel theme: Isaiah 8:18
15 Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.
16 And they had then a notable prisoner, called Barabbas.
17 Therefore when they were gathered together, Pilate said unto them, Whom will ye that I release unto you? Barabbas, or Jesus which is called Christ? Parallel theme: Joshua 24:15, 1 Kings 18:21, John 19:15
18 For he knew that for envy they had delivered him.
19 When he was set down on the judgment seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that just man: for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him. Judgment: John 19:13. Righteousness: Matthew 27:24, Isaiah 53:11, Zechariah 9:9, Luke 23:47. Parallel theme: Matthew 1:20, 2:22, 27:4, Proverbs 29:1, 1 Peter 2:22 +5
20 But the chief priests and elders persuaded the multitude that they should ask Barabbas, and destroy Jesus. Parallel theme: Mark 15:11, John 18:40
21 The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas.
22 Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. Parallel theme: Isaiah 49:7, Acts 13:38
23 And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.
24 When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the bloodBlood: αἷμα (Haima). The Greek haima (αἷμα) denotes blood. Christ's blood 'cleanseth us from all sin' (1 John 1:7), securing 'eternal redemption' (Hebrews 9:12) through His once-for-all sacrifice. Believers have been 'purchased with his own blood' (Acts 20:28). of this just person: see ye to it. Blood: Matthew 27:4. Righteousness: 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Peter 3:18. Parallel theme: Matthew 26:5, Psalms 26:6
25 Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children. Blood: Numbers 35:33, Deuteronomy 19:10, Joshua 2:19, 1 Kings 2:32, Acts 5:28. Parallel theme: Acts 7:52
26 Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified. References Jesus: John 19:1. Cross: Matthew 20:19, Mark 15:15, John 19:16. Parallel theme: Isaiah 50:6, 53:5, Mark 10:34, Luke 23:16, 1 Peter 2:24 +4
Jesus Is Mocked
27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. References Jesus: John 18:28, 18:33. Parallel theme: Acts 10:1, 23:35
28 And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe.
29 And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews! Kingdom: Matthew 27:37, Isaiah 49:7, Mark 15:18. Parallel theme: Matthew 20:19, 26:49, Isaiah 53:3, Jeremiah 20:7 +2
30 And they spit upon him, and took the reed, and smote him on the head.
31 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. Parallel theme: Isaiah 53:7
The Crucifixion
32 And as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name: him they compelled to bear his cross. Cross: Matthew 16:24, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26, John 19:17. Parallel theme: Leviticus 4:12, 1 Kings 21:13, Acts 2:10, 6:9, 11:20, 13:1 +5
33 And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, Parallel theme: Mark 15:34
34 They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink.
35 And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophetProphet: προφήτης (Prophētēs). The Greek prophētēs (προφήτης) denotes a prophet—one who speaks forth God's message. Jesus was recognized as 'a prophet mighty in deed and word' (Luke 24:19), fulfilling and surpassing the prophetic office., They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots. Cross: Acts 4:10. Parallel theme: Psalms 22:16, 22:18, Luke 23:34, John 20:27
36 And sitting down they watched him there; Parallel theme: Matthew 27:54
37 And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Kingdom: Mark 15:26, Luke 23:38
38 Then were there two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left. Cross: Matthew 27:44, Mark 15:27, John 19:18. Parallel theme: Isaiah 53:12, Luke 22:37
39 And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,
40 And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross. References God: Matthew 4:3, 4:6. Temple: Matthew 26:61. Parallel theme: Revelation 11:10
41 Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,
42 He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him. Kingdom: Matthew 27:37, John 1:49
43 He trusted in God; let him deliver him now, if he will have him: for he said, I am the Son of God. Faith: Psalms 22:8. References God: John 10:36
44 The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth. Cross: Matthew 27:38, Mark 15:32
The Death of Jesus
45 Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour.
46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? References Jesus: Mark 15:34, Luke 23:46. References God: Psalms 22:1, 71:11. Parallel theme: Isaiah 53:10, Lamentations 1:12, Hebrews 5:7 +2
47 Some of them that stood there, when they heard that, said, This man calleth for Elias.
48 And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink. Parallel theme: Matthew 27:34, Psalms 69:21, Luke 23:36
49 The rest said, Let be, let us see whether Elias will come to saveSave: σῴζω (Sozo). The Greek sozo (σῴζω) means to save—deliverance from sin, death, and judgment. 'Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved' (Acts 16:31). The word also encompasses physical healing and spiritual wholeness. him.
50 Jesus, when he had cried again with a loud voice, yielded up the ghost.
51 And, behold, the veil of the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom; and the earth did quake, and the rocks rent; Temple: Mark 15:38, Luke 23:45, Hebrews 9:3, Revelation 11:19. Parallel theme: Matthew 27:54, 28:2, Isaiah 25:7, Habakkuk 3:10, Hebrews 6:19, Revelation 11:13 +5
52 And the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints which slept arose, Parallel theme: Isaiah 25:8, 26:19, Daniel 12:2, Hosea 13:14, 1 Corinthians 11:30, 15:20, 15:51, 1 Thessalonians 4:14, 5:10 +4
53 And came out of the graves after his resurrection, and went into the holy city, and appeared unto many.
54 Now when the centurion, and they that were with him, watching Jesus, saw the earthquake, and those things that were done, they feared greatly, saying, Truly this was the Son of GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.. References Jesus: Matthew 8:5. References God: Matthew 4:3, 27:43, Mark 15:39. Parallel theme: Matthew 27:36, Acts 21:32, 23:23, 27:1, 27:43 +4
55 And many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto him:
56 Among which was Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James and Joses, and the mother of Zebedee's children. Parallel theme: Matthew 13:55, 27:61, 28:1, Mark 16:9, Luke 24:10, John 19:25, 20:1, 20:18 +3
The Burial of Jesus
57 When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple:
58 He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered.
59 And when Joseph had taken the body, he wrapped it in a clean linen cloth,
60 And laid it in his own new tomb, which he had hewn out in the rock: and he rolled a great stone to the door of the sepulchre, and departed. Parallel theme: Matthew 27:66, 28:2, Isaiah 53:9
61 And there was Mary Magdalene, and the other Mary, sitting over against the sepulchre. Parallel theme: Matthew 27:56, 28:1
The Guard at the Tomb
62 Now the next day, that followed the day of the preparation, the chief priests and Pharisees came together unto Pilate, Parallel theme: Mark 15:42, John 19:14, 19:42
63 Saying, Sir, we remember that that deceiver said, while he was yet alive, After three days I will rise again.
64 Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first.
65 Pilate said unto them, Ye have a watch: go your way, make it as sure as ye can. Parallel theme: Matthew 27:66
66 So they went, and made the sepulchre sure, sealing the stone, and setting a watch. Parallel theme: Daniel 6:17