Matthew 27:41

Modern

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

Traditional

Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,

Literal

Likewise also the chief priests, mocking, with the scribes and elders, were saying,

Latin

Similiter et principes sacerdotum illudentes cum scribis et senioribus dicebant:

Greek

English

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

The crowd mocked Jesus, but their words were still true. He is the Son of God, the King of Israel, and the Messiah.

Theme notes and profiles

Psalm 35:26
May those who gloat in my distress be ashamed and confounded; may those who exalt themselves over me be clothed in shame and reproach.
Psalm 22:12–13
Many bulls surround me; strong bulls of Bashan encircle me.
Luke 23:35
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.”
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 15:31–32
In the same way, the chief priests and scribes mocked Him among themselves, saying, “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself!
Luke 18:32
He will be delivered over to the Gentiles and will be mocked and insulted and spit upon.
Isaiah 28:22
So now, do not mock, or your shackles will become heavier. Indeed, I have heard from the Lord GOD of Hosts a decree of destruction against the whole land.
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 13:9
Would it be well when He examined you? Could you deceive Him as you would deceive a man?
Luke 22:52
Then Jesus said to the chief priests, temple officers, and elders who had come for Him, “Have you come out with swords and clubs as you would against an outlaw?

Pharisee: A strict Jewish sect known for legalism and hypocrisy