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Matthew 27:41

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Matthew 27:41 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “In like manner also the chief priests mocking [him], with the scribes and elders, said,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

In like manner also the chief priests mocking [him], with the scribes and elders, said,
Matthew 27:41 — American Standard Version

Context — Matthew 27

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
38Then are there crucified with him two robbers, one on the right hand and one on the left.
39And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads,
40and saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself: if thou art the Son of God, come down from the cross.
41In like manner also the chief priests mocking [him], with the scribes and elders, said,
42He saved others; himself he cannot save. He is the King of Israel; let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe on him.
43He trusteth on God; let him deliver him now, if he desireth him: for he said, I am the Son of God.
44And the robbers also that were crucified with him cast upon him the same reproach.
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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
“Likewise also the chief priests, etc.] Who as they attended at his apprehension, and in their own council condemned him to death unanimously, and were very busy at his arraignment, examination, and trial before Pilate, and persuaded the people to be urgent for his crucifixion; they follow him to the cross to exult over him, and insult him, and to see that the execution was strictly performed: and forgetting their character, office, and education; and laying aside all humanity, decent, and good manners; instead of rebuking and restraining the populace from using him in an ill and unkind manner, they themselves stood mocking him, with the Scribes and elders; who composed the whole sanhedrim of…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Job 13:9; Psa 22:12, Psa 22:13, Psa 35:26; Isa 28:22, Isa 49:7; Zac 11:8; Mar 15:31, Mar 15:32; Luk 18:32, Luk 22:52, Luk 23:35 Matthew 27:42”
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