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Matthew 27:26-28
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Matthew 27:26-28
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
26 Then he released Barabbas to them. But having flogged[a] Jesus, he handed Him over in order that He might be crucified.
The King of The Jews Is Mocked, Spit On, Beaten And Crucified
27 Then the soldiers of the governor, having taken Jesus into the Praetorium[b], gathered the whole [Roman] cohort[c] to[d] Him. 28 And having stripped Him, they put a scarlet cloak[e] on Him.
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- Matthew 27:26 Or, scourged. That is, whipped with a whip. This was the common Roman practice before a crucifixion.
- Matthew 27:27 That is, governor’s palace, fortress, headquarters.
- Matthew 27:27 This word was used of a Roman battalion (one tenth of a legion, about 600 soldiers), and of a ‘tactical unit’ or ‘detachment’ of soldiers. The portion of the cohort then on duty came to watch.
- Matthew 27:27 Or, against.
- Matthew 27:28 This refers to a short cloak worn by soldiers, officers, and officials.
Disciples’ Literal New Testament (DLNT) 
Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing
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