Matthew 27:27
New International Version
Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company of soldiers around him.

New Living Translation
Some of the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into their headquarters and called out the entire regiment.

English Standard Version
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the governor’s headquarters, and they gathered the whole battalion before him.

Berean Standard Bible
Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company around Him.

Berean Literal Bible
Then the soldiers of the governor, having taken Jesus into the Praetorium, gathered the whole cohort before Him.

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

New King James Version
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole garrison around Him.

New American Standard Bible
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole Roman cohort to Him.

NASB 1995
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole Roman cohort around Him.

NASB 1977
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole Roman cohort around Him.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then when the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorium, they gathered the whole Roman cohort around Him.

Amplified Bible
Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium, and they gathered the whole Roman cohort around Him.

Christian Standard Bible
Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the governor’s residence and gathered the whole company around him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into headquarters and gathered the whole company around Him.

American Standard Version
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Pr�torium, and gathered unto him the whole band.

Contemporary English Version
The governor's soldiers led Jesus into the fortress and brought together the rest of the troops.

English Revised Version
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the palace, and gathered unto him the whole band.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the governor's soldiers took Jesus into the palace and gathered the whole troop around him.

Good News Translation
Then Pilate's soldiers took Jesus into the governor's palace, and the whole company gathered around him.

International Standard Version
Then the governor's soldiers took Jesus into the imperial headquarters and gathered the whole company of soldiers around him.

Majority Standard Bible
Then the governor?s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company around Him.

NET Bible
Then the governor's soldiers took Jesus into the governor's residence and gathered the whole cohort around him.

New Heart English Bible
Then the governor's soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium, and gathered the whole garrison together against him.

Webster's Bible Translation
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered to him the whole band of soldiers.

Weymouth New Testament
Then the Governor's soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium, and called together the whole battalion to make sport of Him.

World English Bible
Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium, and gathered the whole garrison together against him.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
then the soldiers of the governor having taken Jesus to the Praetorium, gathered to Him all the band;

Berean Literal Bible
Then the soldiers of the governor, having taken Jesus into the Praetorium, gathered the whole cohort before Him.

Young's Literal Translation
then the soldiers of the governor having taken Jesus to the Praetorium, did gather to him all the band;

Smith's Literal Translation
Then the soldiers of the leader, having taken Jesus to the Pretorium, gathered together the whole band against him.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Then the soldiers of the governor taking Jesus into the hall, gathered together unto him the whole band;

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then the soldiers of the procurator, taking Jesus up to the praetorium, gathered the entire cohort around him.

New American Bible
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus inside the praetorium and gathered the whole cohort around him.

New Revised Standard Version
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the governor’s headquarters, and they gathered the whole cohort around him.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorium, and the whole company gathered around him.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Then the soldiers of the Governor led Yeshua to the Praetorium, and they gathered the whole regiment around him.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the palace, and brought together to him the whole band.

Godbey New Testament
Then the soldiers of the governor taking Jesus into the judgment hall, gathered to Him the whole band.

Haweis New Testament
Thereupon the soldiers of the governor taking Jesus away to the Pr�torium, gathered around him the whole band:

Mace New Testament
after this the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered all the foot-guards about him.

Weymouth New Testament
Then the Governor's soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium, and called together the whole battalion to make sport of Him.

Worrell New Testament
Then the soldiers of the governor, taking Jesus into the Praetorium, gathered to Him the whole band.

Worsley New Testament
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the hall, and gathered the whole band about Him:

Additional Translations ...
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Context
The Soldiers Mock Jesus
26So Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified. 27Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company around Him. 28They stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him.…

Cross References
Mark 15:16-20
Then the soldiers led Jesus away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium) and called the whole company together. / They dressed Him in a purple robe, twisted together a crown of thorns, and set it on His head. / And they began to salute Him: “Hail, King of the Jews!” ...

John 19:2-3
The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns, set it on His head, and dressed Him in a purple robe. / And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face.

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 22:6-8
But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. / 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.”

Luke 23:11
And even Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked Him. Dressing Him in a fine robe, they sent Him back to Pilate.

John 18:33-37
Pilate went back into the Praetorium, summoned Jesus, and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” / “Are you saying this on your own,” Jesus asked, “or did others tell you about Me?” / “Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed You over to me. What have You done?” ...

Isaiah 50:6
I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle.

Psalm 69:19-21
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. / They poisoned my food with gall and gave me vinegar to quench my thirst.

John 19:1
Then Pilate took Jesus and had Him flogged.

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.

Isaiah 52:14
Just as many were appalled at Him—His appearance was disfigured beyond that of any man, and His form was marred beyond human likeness—

Psalm 22:16-18
For dogs surround me; a band of evil men encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet. / I can count all my bones; they stare and gloat over me. / They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing.

Philippians 2:7-8
but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. / And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.

John 19:16
Then Pilate handed Jesus over to be crucified, and the soldiers took Him away.

Isaiah 53:7
He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth.


Treasury of Scripture

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

common hall.

Mark 15:16
And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Praetorium; and they call together the whole band.

John 18:28,33
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…

John 19:8,9
When Pilate therefore heard that saying, he was the more afraid; …

Gr.

John 18:3
Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons.

Acts 10:1
There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of the band called the Italian band,

Acts 27:1
And when it was determined that we should sail into Italy, they delivered Paul and certain other prisoners unto one named Julius, a centurion of Augustus' band.

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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.














Then
The word "then" serves as a transitional term, indicating a sequence of events. In the context of Matthew 27, it follows the sentencing of Jesus by Pontius Pilate. This transition highlights the inevitability of the events that are unfolding, as prophesied in the Old Testament. It underscores the divine plan and timing in the narrative of Jesus' passion.

the governor’s soldiers
These soldiers were Roman, under the authority of Pontius Pilate, the governor of Judea. The presence of Roman soldiers emphasizes the political tension and the occupation of Judea by Rome. Historically, Roman soldiers were known for their discipline and brutality, which foreshadows the suffering Jesus is about to endure. This phrase also highlights the fulfillment of Jesus' prophecy that He would be delivered to the Gentiles (Matthew 20:19).

took Jesus
The act of taking Jesus signifies the beginning of His physical suffering. The Greek word used here, "παραλαμβάνω" (paralambanō), implies a forceful taking or seizing. This reflects the fulfillment of Isaiah 53:7, where the Messiah is led like a lamb to the slaughter, emphasizing His submission and the injustice of His treatment.

into the Praetorium
The Praetorium was the governor's official residence and headquarters, often a place of judgment and punishment. Archaeologically, it is believed to have been located in the Antonia Fortress or Herod's Palace in Jerusalem. This setting underscores the legal and political dimensions of Jesus' trial and suffering, as He is brought before the seat of Roman authority.

and gathered the whole company around Him
The "whole company" refers to a cohort of Roman soldiers, which could number up to 600 men. This gathering signifies the mockery and humiliation Jesus faced, as He was surrounded by a large group intent on scorn. Theologically, this scene fulfills Psalm 22:16, "For dogs have surrounded me; a band of evil men has encircled me," illustrating the depth of His isolation and the hostility He endured.

(27) The common hall.--Literally, the Praetorium, a word which, applied originally to the tent of the praetor, or general, and so to the head-quarters of the camp. had come to be used, with a somewhat wide range of meaning, (1) for the residence of a prince or governor; or (2) for the barracks attached to such a residence (as in Philippians 1:13); or (3) for any house as stately. Here (as in Acts 23:35) it appears to be used in the first sense. Pilate's dialogue with the priests and people had probably been held from the portico of the Tower of Antony, which rose opposite the Temple Court, and served partly as a fortress, partly as an official residence. The soldiers now took the prisoner into their barrack-room within.

The whole band of soldiers.--The word used is the technical word for the cohort, or sub-division of a legion.

Verses 27-30. - Jesus mocked by the soldiers. (Mark 15:16-19; John 19:2, 3.) Verse 27. - The soldiers of the governor. The brutal soldiers, far from feeling compassion for the meek Sufferer, take a fiendish pleasure in torturing and insulting him. They fling upon his bleeding body his upper garments, and take him into the common hall (πραιτώριον, the Praetorium). This name was applied to the dwelling house of the provincial governor, and here refers to the open court of the building, outside which the preceding events had taken place (see on ver. 2). The whole band (σπεῖραν), which usually signifies "a cohort" (Acts 10:1), but sometimes only a maniple, which was a third part of the same (Polybius, 11:23:1). This is probably what is meant here, as they would not denude the barracks of all its occupants, who consisted of one cohort of about six hundred men (Josephus, 'Bell. Jud.,' 2:15. 6). The soldiers summoned their comrades on guard at the palace or in the Tower of Antonia to come and join in the cruel sport. "The devil was then entering in fury into the hearts of all. For indeed they made a pleasure of their insults against him, being a savage and a worthless set" (Chrysostom, in loc.).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Then
Τότε (Tote)
Adverb
Strong's 5119: Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that.

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.

governor’s
ἡγεμόνος (hēgemonos)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2232: From hegeomai; a leader, i.e. Chief person of a province.

soldiers
στρατιῶται (stratiōtai)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4757: A soldier. From a presumed derivative of the same as stratia; a camper-out, i.e. A warrior.

took
παραλαβόντες (paralabontes)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3880: From para and lambano; to receive near, i.e. Associate with oneself; by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn.

Jesus
Ἰησοῦν (Iēsoun)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

into
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

the
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Praetorium
πραιτώριον (praitōrion)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4232: Of Latin origin; the praetorium or governor's courtroom.

[and] gathered
συνήγαγον (synēgagon)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4863: From sun and ago; to lead together, i.e. Collect or convene; specially, to entertain.

the
τὴν (tēn)
Article - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

whole
ὅλην (holēn)
Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3650: All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; 'whole' or 'all', i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb.

company
σπεῖραν (speiran)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4686: A cohort, the tenth part of a legion; a military guard.

around
ἐπ’ (ep’)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

Him.
αὐτὸν (auton)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.


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