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Luke 22:63

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 22:63 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And the men that held [Jesus] mocked him, and beat him.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And the men that held [Jesus] mocked him, and beat him.
Luke 22:63 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 22

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
60But Peter said, Man, I know not what thou sayest. And immediately, while he yet spake, the cock crew.
61And the Lord turned, and looked upon Peter. And Peter remembered the word of the Lord, how that he said unto him, Before the cock crow this day thou shalt deny me thrice.
62And he went out, and wept bitterly.
63And the men that held [Jesus] mocked him, and beat him.
64And they blindfolded him, and asked him, saying, Prophesy: who is he that struck thee?
65And many other things spake they against him, reviling him.
66And as soon as it was day, the assembly of the elders of the people was gathered together, both chief priests and scribes; and they led him away into their council, saying,
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And the men that held Jesus, etc.] Whilst he was before the sanhedrim; and were either the Roman soldiers, or the servants of the high priest, who kept hold of him all the while, lest he should get away; though there was no reason for it; his time was come, nor would he escape out of their hands, though he could easily have rescued himself: mocked him; insulted him, and gave him very opprobrious language, and used him in a very scurrilous way, and even spit upon him; and smote him. This clause is left out in the Syriac, Arabic, and Persic versions; the word used, signifies plucking off the skin; they pinched him, and tore off his flesh with their nails; they plucked the hairs of his beard,…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 26:57-68. return to 'Top of Page' Footnotes: Copyright Statement These files are public domain. Bibliographical Information Barnes, Albert. "Commentary on Luke 22". "Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible". https://www.studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bnb/luke-22.html. 1870. StudyLight.org © 2001-2026 Powered by Lightspeed Technology”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Mat 26:67; Mar 14:65. Luke 22:64”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“22:63 mocking and beating him: See 18:32; Isa 50:6; 53:3-5.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the men: Mat 26:59-68; Mar 14:55-65; Joh 18:22 mocked: Job 16:9, Job 16:10, Job 30:9-14; Psa 22:6, Psa 22:7, Psa 22:13, Psa 35:15, Psa 35:16, Psa 35:25, Psa 69:7-12; Isa 49:7; Isa 50:6, Isa 50:7, Isa 52:14, Isa 53:3; Mic 5:1; Mat 27:28-31, Mat 27:39-44; Mar 15:16-20; Mar 15:27-32; Heb 12:2; Pe1 2:23 Luke 22:64”
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