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Matthew 27:27–28

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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 put on him a scarlet robe.
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From verse 27

  1. John 18:28Rank 1 from verse 27
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    28¶ Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover.

  2. John 18:33Rank 2 from verse 27
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    33Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?

  3. Acts 10:1Rank 3 from verse 27
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    1THERE was a certain man in Cæsarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,

  4. Acts 23:35Rank 4 from verse 27
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    35I will hear thee, said he, when thine accusers are also come. And he commanded him to be kept in Herod’s judgment hall.

  5. Mark 15:16–20Rank 5 from verse 27
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    16And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Prætorium; and they call together the whole band.

    17And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his head,

    18And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!

    19And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him.

    20And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him.

From verse 28

  1. John 19:2–5Rank 1 from verse 28
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    2And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,

    3And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.

    4Pilate therefore went forth again, and saith unto them, Behold, I bring him forth to you, that ye may know that I find no fault in him.

    5Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!

  2. Luke 23:11Rank 2 from verse 28
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    11And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.

  3. Mark 15:17Rank 3 from verse 28
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    17And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his head,

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Matthew 27:27

COMBINED MEANING

common

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Sense 1: Shared jointly by more than one. Sense 2: General, usual, ordinary, or belonging to the public rather than specially distinguished. Sense 3: Not holy, set apart, or ceremonially clean; profane or unclean.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

gathered

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of gather, meaning to collect, bring together, or assemble.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

band

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Sense 1: A strip, fastening, or binding part. Sense 2: A company or organized body of people, especially soldiers. Sense 3: To unite or associate together for a common purpose.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

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Matthew 27:28

COMBINED MEANING

stripped

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Took off or took away clothing, armour, ornaments, possessions, or glory; deprived oneself or another of them.

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put

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To place, set, lay, appoint, bring into a condition, or cause to be.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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put on

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1. To place upon, clothe, or cover. 2. To assume a character, identity, conduct, or condition.

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on

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1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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scarlet

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Sense 1: A bright red colour. Sense 2: Dye, thread, cloth, or a garment of that colour.

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robe

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A kind of gown or long loose garment worn over other dress, particularly by persons in elevated stations.

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26¶ Then released he Barabbas unto them: and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified.

27Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers.

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28And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe.

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29¶ And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!

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