Matthew 27:22

Translations

Modern

“What then should I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify Him!”

Traditional

Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified.

Literal

Pilate says to them, “What then should I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” They all say, “Let Him be crucified!”

Latin

Dicit illis Pilatus: Quid igitur faciam de Jesu, qui dicitur Christus?

Original

Greek

English

“What then should I do with Jesus who is called Christ?” Pilate asked. They all answered, “Crucify Him!”

Notes

Matthew 27:11–26

The Roman trial included an initial hearing before Pilatee (Matthew 27:11–14), then one before Herod Antipas (Luke 23:6–16), and a second hearing with Pilate (Matthew 27:15–26).

Matthew 26:57–27:26

The Gospels describe Jesus having five legal hearings:

an informal hearing with Annas (John 18:13–24);
a night hearing with the Sanhedrin (Matthew 26:59–66);
a morning hearing with the Sanhedrin (Matthew 27:1–2);
a hearing with Herod Antipas (Luke 23:6–12); and
a two-part trial with Pilate (Matthew 27:11–31; see Luke 23:6–12).

These hearings form two main trials, a Jewish trial and a Roman trial.

Theme notes and profiles

Pontius Pilate

Events

Related verses

Isaiah 53:2–3
He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no stately form or majesty to attract us, no beauty that we should desire Him.
John 19:14–15
It was the day of Preparation for the Passover, about the sixth hour. And Pilate said to the Jews, “Here is your King!”
Acts 13:38
Therefore let it be known to you, brothers, that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.
Isaiah 49:7
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.”
Mark 15:12–14
So Pilate asked them again, “What then do you want me to do with the One you call the King of the Jews?”
Mark 14:55
Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they did not find any.
Matthew 1:16
…and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
Psalm 22:8–9
“He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.”
Matthew 27:17
So when the crowd had assembled, Pilate asked them, “Which one do you want me to release to you: Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?”
Luke 23:20–24
Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again,
Zechariah 11:8
And in one month I dismissed three shepherds. My soul grew impatient with the flock, and their souls also detested me.
Job 31:31
…if the men of my house have not said, ‘Who is there who has not had his fill?’—

Parallels

Mark 15:6–11 Luke 23:13–25

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Pilate: Roman governor who presided over Jesus' trial

Glossary

Barabbas Christ Gospel of Matthew Judge Passion Procurator Sinlessness of Christ

Topics

Barabbas: A Prisoner Released by Pilate Complicity: Pilate, in the Death of Jesus Court: Corrupt Demagogism: Pilate Hatred to Christ: Jews Jesus, the Christ: Tried in Front of Pilate (In Jerusalem) Judge: Kings and Other Rulers As Rulers: Wicked: Pilate, Delivering up Jesus for Crucifixion The Death of Christ: Demanded by the Jews

Matthew 27:22

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