The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 27:38-44
The taunts of the people: v. 38. Then were there two thieves crucified with Him, one on the right hand and another on the left. v. 39. And they that passed by Revelation led Him, wagging their heads v. 40. and saying, Thou that destroyest the Temple, and buildest it in three days, save Thyself. If Thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross. v. 41. Likewise also the chief priests mocking Him, with the scribes and elders, said, v. 42. He saved others; Himself He cannot save. If... read more
F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Matthew 27:1-99
Matthew 27 THE CLOSING SCENES of the Lord’s life are told by Matthew in a way that emphasizes the excessive guilt of the leaders of Israel. This feature has been noticeable all through, and we specially see it in Matthew 23.0 . The opening verses of this chapter show us that though His official condemnation had to come from Pilate, yet the animus that hounded Him to His death was found with them. The sequence of the story is broken by a parenthetical paragraph giving us the miserable end of... read more