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Matthew 27:23 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Matthew 27:23 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 27 verse 23 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.”
Matthew 27:23 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 27:23
Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified (περισσῶς ἔκραζον)—Pilate's third declaration of innocence (see Luke 23:22, John 19:4, 6) met with intensified mob frenzy. The Greek perissōs ekrazon (cried out exceedingly) shows escalating irrationality—they couldn't name a crime, yet demanded execution.This is injustice personified: the Just One condemned, the guilty freed. 'What evil hath he done?' receives no answer because there was none. 'He had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth' (Isaiah 53:9). The only 'crime' was being the Holy O...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 27:23
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“and before he came near to them”
“and stopped their ears”
“some of the Jews banded together”
“and said”
“you shall not be established”
“when they saw the son”
“and I will commune with my father of you; and if I see anything”
“and gathering a crowd”
“the commanding officer”
“and said”