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A Mockery of Royalty
Commentators explain that the “scarlet robe” was likely a worn-out military cloak, a cheap imitation of the purple robes worn by emperors. The soldiers, described as brutal men, stripped Jesus and dressed Him as a counterfeit king to viciously mock His claim as “King of the Jews.” This act was the first part of a humiliating mock coronation ceremony.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 27:27–31
18th Century
Theologian
Into the common hall. The original word here means, rather, the governor's palace, or dwelling. The trial of Jesus had taken place out of …
AT Robertson
On Matthew 27:28
A scarlet robe (χλαμυδα κοκκινην). A kind of short cloak worn by soldiers, military officers, magistrates, kings, emperors (2Macc.…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 27:27–30
19th Century
Preacher
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. And they stripped him, and…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 27:28
Here we have humanity at its worst—a scene of vicious mockery. The
Jews have mocked Jesus as Messiah (26:67–68); here the Roman soldiers ridi…
John Gill
On Matthew 27:28
17th Century
Pastor
And they stripped him
Of his clothes; at least of his upper garment: for one man to spit upon another, as these sold…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 27:26–30
17th Century
Minister
Crucifixion was a death penalty used only by the Romans; it was very terrible and miserable. A cross was laid on the ground, to which the hands and…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 27:27–66
13th Century
Philosopher
After relating His condemnation, His Passion and death are treated here; and secondly, His burial is treated, where it is said, And whe…