Matthew 20:19

“And shall deliver him to the Gentiles, etc.] To Pilate, an Heathen governor, and to the Roman officers and soldiers under him; (see <431835>John 18:35). To mock him, as they did, by putting on him a scarlet robe, platting a crown of thorns, and placing it on his head, and a reed in his hand; and then bowed the knee to him, and cried, hail, king of the Jews! and to scourge him: as he was by Pilate, at least by his orders: Mark adds, “and spit upon him”; as not only did the Jews in the palace of the high priest, but also the Gentiles, the Roman soldiers, after they had mocked him in the manner before described: and to crucify him: which, as it was a cruel and shameful death, such as slaves and…”

“See also Mark 10:32-34; Luke 18:31-34. And Jesus, going up to Jerusalem - That is, doubtless, to the Passover. This journey was from the east side of Jordan. See the notes at Matthew 19:1. At this time he was on this journey to Jerusalem, probably not far from Jericho. This was his last journey to Jerusalem. He was going up to die for the sins of the world. Took the twelve disciples apart - All the males of the Jews were required to be at this feast, Exodus 23:17. The roads, therefore, on such occasions, would probably be thronged. It is probable, also, that they would travel in companies, or that whole neighborhoods would go together. See Luke 2:44. By his taking them apart is meant his…”

“shall deliver: Mat 27:2-10; Mar 15:1, Mar 15:16-20; Luk 23:1-5; Joh 18:28-38; Act 3:13-16; Co1 15:3-7 to mock: Mat 26:67, Mat 26:68, Mat 27:27-31; Psa 22:7, Psa 22:8, Psa 35:16; Isa 53:3; Mar 14:65; Mar 15:16-20, Mar 15:29-31; Luk 23:11; Joh 19:1-4 the third: Mat 12:40, Mat 16:21; Isa 26:19; Hos 6:2; Luk 24:46; Co1 15:4 Matthew 20:20”