Matthew 27:41
New International Version
In the same way the chief priests, the teachers of the law and the elders mocked him.

New Living Translation
The leading priests, the teachers of religious law, and the elders also mocked Jesus.

English Standard Version
So also the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, mocked him, saying,

Berean Standard Bible
In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying,

Berean Literal Bible
Likewise also, the chief priests with the scribes and elders, mocking, were saying,

King James Bible
Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,

New King James Version
Likewise the chief priests also, mocking with the scribes and elders, said,

New American Standard Bible
In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders, were mocking Him and saying,

NASB 1995
In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders, were mocking Him and saying,

NASB 1977
In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders, were mocking Him, and saying,

Legacy Standard Bible
In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders, were mocking Him and saying,

Amplified Bible
In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders, mocked Him, saying,

Christian Standard Bible
In the same way the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, mocked him and said,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
In the same way the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, mocked Him and said, “

American Standard Version
In like manner also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,

Contemporary English Version
The chief priests, the leaders, and the teachers of the Law of Moses also made fun of Jesus. They said,

English Revised Version
In like manner also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The chief priests together with the scribes and the leaders made fun of him in the same way. They said,

Good News Translation
In the same way the chief priests and the teachers of the Law and the elders made fun of him:

International Standard Version
In the same way the high priests, along with the scribes and elders, were also making fun of him. They kept saying,

Majority Standard Bible
In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying,

NET Bible
In the same way even the chief priests--together with the experts in the law and elders--were mocking him:

New Heart English Bible
Likewise the chief priests also mocking, with the scribes, and the elders, said,

Webster's Bible Translation
Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,

Weymouth New Testament
In like manner the High Priests also, together with the Scribes and the Elders, taunted Him.

World English Bible
Likewise the chief priests also mocking with the scribes, the Pharisees, and the elders, said,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And in like manner also the chief priests mocking, with the scribes and elders, said,

Berean Literal Bible
Likewise also, the chief priests with the scribes and elders, mocking, were saying,

Young's Literal Translation
And in like manner also the chief priests mocking, with the scribes and elders, said,

Smith's Literal Translation
And likewise also the chief priests mocking, with the scribes and elders, said,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In like manner also the chief priests, with the scribes and ancients, mocking, said:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And similarly, the leaders of the priests, with the scribes and the elders, mocking him, said:

New American Bible
Likewise the chief priests with the scribes and elders mocked him and said,

New Revised Standard Version
In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes and elders, were mocking him, saying,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The high priests likewise were mocking, together with the scribes, the elders and the Pharisees.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Thus also the Chief Priests were mocking with the Scribes and the Elders and the Pharisees.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
In like manner also the chief priests, with the scribes and elders, derided him, and said:

Godbey New Testament
Likewise also the chief priests mocking, with the scribes and elders, continued to say,

Haweis New Testament
And with similar language also did the chief priests, insulting him, with the scribes and elders, and Pharisees,

Mace New Testament
the chief priests, with the scribes and senators, derided him in like manner.

Weymouth New Testament
In like manner the High Priests also, together with the Scribes and the Elders, taunted Him.

Worrell New Testament
Likewise also the high priests, mocking, with the scribes and elders, were saying,

Worsley New Testament
And in like manner the chief priests also insulting Him, with the scribes and elders,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Crucifixion
40and saying, “You who are going to destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days, save Yourself! If You are the Son of God, come down from the cross!” 41In the same way, the chief priests, scribes, and elders mocked Him, saying, 42“He saved others, but He cannot save Himself. He is the King of Israel! Let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in Him.…

Cross References
Mark 15:31
In the same way, the chief priests and scribes mocked Him among themselves, saying, “He saved others, but He cannot save Himself!

Luke 23:35
The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.”

Psalm 22:7-8
All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads: / “He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.”

Isaiah 53:3
He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.

Psalm 69:19-20
You know my reproach, my shame and disgrace. All my adversaries are before You. / Insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. I looked for sympathy, but there was none, for comforters, but I found no one.

John 19:6
As soon as the chief priests and officers saw Him, they shouted, “Crucify Him! Crucify Him!” “You take Him and crucify Him,” Pilate replied, “for I find no basis for a charge against Him.”

John 19:15
At this, they shouted, “Away with Him! Away with Him! Crucify Him!” “Shall I crucify your King?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” replied the chief priests.

Acts 4:27-28
In fact, this is the very city where Herod and Pontius Pilate conspired with the Gentiles and the people of Israel against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed. / They carried out what Your hand and will had decided beforehand would happen.

1 Peter 2:23
When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.

Psalm 2:1-2
Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One:

Psalm 109:25
I am an object of scorn to my accusers; when they see me, they shake their heads.

Isaiah 49:7
Thus says the LORD, the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel, to Him who was despised and abhorred by the nation, to the Servant of rulers: “Kings will see You and rise, and princes will bow down, because of the LORD, who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen You.”

Matthew 26:59-61
Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking false testimony against Jesus in order to put Him to death. / But they did not find any, though many false witnesses came forward. Finally two came forward / and declared, “This man said, ‘I am able to destroy the temple of God and rebuild it in three days.’”

Mark 14:55-59
Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they did not find any. / For many bore false witness against Jesus, but their testimony was inconsistent. / Then some men stood up and testified falsely against Him: ...

Luke 22:63-65
The men who were holding Jesus began to mock Him and beat Him. / They blindfolded Him and kept demanding, “Prophesy! Who hit You?” / And they said many other blasphemous things against Him.


Treasury of Scripture

Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,

Job 13:9
Is it good that he should search you out? or as one man mocketh another, do ye so mock him?

Psalm 22:12,13
Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round…

Psalm 35:26
Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnify themselves against me.

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Matthew 27
1. Jesus is delivered bound to Pilate.
3. Judas hangs himself.
19. Pilate, admonished of his wife,
20. and being urged by the multitude, washes his hands, and releases Barabbas.
27. Jesus is mocked and crowned with thorns;
33. crucified;
39. reviled;
50. dies, and is buried;
62. his tomb is sealed and watched.














In the same way
This phrase connects the actions of the religious leaders to those of the soldiers and passersby who had previously mocked Jesus. The Greek phrase "ὁμοίως" (homoiōs) suggests a continuation or similarity in behavior. It highlights the pervasive nature of the mockery Jesus faced, emphasizing that it was not just the Roman soldiers or the general populace, but also the Jewish religious authorities who participated in this derision. This reflects the fulfillment of prophetic scriptures, such as Psalm 22:7, which speaks of the Messiah being scorned by all.

the chief priests
The "chief priests" were the leading religious figures in Jewish society, responsible for temple worship and sacrifices. The Greek term "ἀρχιερεῖς" (archiereis) indicates their high status and authority. Their involvement in mocking Jesus underscores the depth of the religious establishment's rejection of Him as the Messiah. Historically, the chief priests were often seen as collaborators with Roman authorities, seeking to maintain their power and influence. Their mockery is particularly poignant, as they were expected to be the spiritual leaders of Israel, yet they failed to recognize the fulfillment of the prophecies they taught.

scribes
The "scribes" were experts in the Jewish Law, known in Greek as "γραμματεῖς" (grammateis). They were responsible for interpreting and teaching the Scriptures. Their participation in mocking Jesus is significant because they were the custodians of the Law and the Prophets, which pointed to the coming of the Messiah. Their failure to see Jesus as the fulfillment of these prophecies highlights the spiritual blindness and hardness of heart that can accompany religious pride and legalism.

and elders
The "elders" were respected leaders within the Jewish community, often part of the Sanhedrin, the ruling council. The Greek word "πρεσβύτεροι" (presbyteroi) denotes their role as senior figures in society. Their involvement in the mockery of Jesus illustrates the collective rejection by the Jewish leadership. This rejection was not just a personal vendetta but a systemic denial of Jesus' messianic identity, which had profound theological implications for the early Christian community.

mocked Him
The act of mocking, from the Greek "ἐμπαίζω" (empaizō), means to ridicule or make fun of someone. This was a fulfillment of the suffering servant prophecy in Isaiah 53, where the Messiah would be despised and rejected. The mockery was not just a personal attack on Jesus but a profound spiritual blindness to His true identity and mission. It serves as a reminder of the cost of discipleship and the reality of persecution for those who follow Christ.

saying
The word "saying" introduces the content of their mockery, which is detailed in the following verses. It indicates that their mockery was not just in actions but also in words, reflecting a deep-seated contempt and disbelief. This verbal assault was a part of the humiliation Jesus endured, fulfilling the prophecies of the suffering Messiah and demonstrating the extent of human sinfulness and the need for redemption.

(41) The chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders.--It would seem as if all, or nearly all, the members of the Sanhedrin--those, at least, who had taken part in the condemnation--had come to feast their eyes with the sight of their Victim's sufferings.

Verse 41. - Likewise also. All classes that composed the Sanhedrin were present at the execution, and took part in the reviling; but, unlike the soldiers (Luke 23:36) and the mob, they did not address him personally, either from supreme contempt, or because they stood aloof from the herd, and spake among themselves. Some few authorities of no great weight, after "elders" add "and Pharisees;" but the words are an interpolation, though they are without doubt true in fact. That these leaders should presume thus to revile One whom they knew to be innocent is unspeakably iniquitous.

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Greek
Likewise,
Ὁμοίως (Homoiōs)
Adverb
Strong's 3668: In like manner, similarly, in the same way, equally. Adverb from homoios; similarly.

the
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

chief priests,
ἀρχιερεῖς (archiereis)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 749: High priest, chief priest. From arche and hiereus; the high-priest; by extension a chief priest.

scribes,
γραμματέων (grammateōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 1122: From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

elders
πρεσβυτέρων (presbyterōn)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 4245: Comparative of presbus; older; as noun, a senior; specially, an Israelite Sanhedrist or Christian 'presbyter'.

mocked Him,
ἐμπαίζοντες (empaizontes)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1702: To mock, ridicule. From en and paizo; to jeer at, i.e. Deride.

saying,
ἔλεγον (elegon)
Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.


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