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Matthew 27:26-28
New International Version
Matthew 27:26-28
New International Version
26 Then he released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged,(A) and handed him over to be crucified.
The Soldiers Mock Jesus(B)
27 Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium(C) and gathered the whole company of soldiers around him. 28 They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him,(D)
Matthew 27:26-28
English Standard Version
Matthew 27:26-28
English Standard Version
26 Then he released for them Barabbas, and having (A)scourged[a] Jesus, delivered him to be crucified.
Jesus Is Mocked
27 (B)Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the (C)governor's headquarters,[b] and they gathered the whole (D)battalion[c] before him. 28 And they stripped him and put (E)a scarlet robe on him,
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- Matthew 27:26 A Roman judicial penalty, consisting of a severe beating with a multi-lashed whip containing embedded pieces of bone and metal
- Matthew 27:27 Greek the praetorium
- Matthew 27:27 Greek cohort; a tenth of a Roman legion, usually about 600 men
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