Matthew 27:37 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 27:33-49

We have here the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus. I. The place where our Lord Jesus was put to death. 1. They came to a place called Golgotha, near adjoining to Jerusalem, probably the common place of execution. If he had had a house of his own in Jerusalem, probably, for his greater disgrace, they would have crucified him before his own door. But now in the same place where criminals were sacrificed to the justice of the government, was our Lord Jesus sacrificed to the justice of God. Some... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 27:32-44

27:32-44 As they were going out, they found a Cyrenian man, Simon by name, and they impressed him into their service, to bear Jesus' Cross. When they had come to the place which is called Golgotha (which means the Place of a Skull), they offered him wine mingled with gall to drink, and, when he had tasted it, he refused to drink it. When they had crucified him, they divided his garments among them by casting lots for them; and as they sat there, they watched him. Above his head they placed a... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 27:37

And set up over his head his accusation written ,.... The Evangelist John calls it a "title", John 19:19 , and Luke, a "superscription", Luke 23:38 , and Mark, the "superscription of his accusation", Mark 15:26 , it was what contained the sum and substance of what he was accused, and for which he was condemned, and suffered. The Syriac and Persic versions here render it, "the cause of his death". It was written by Pilate in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin, that all might read it; and by his... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 27:37

His accusation - It was a common custom to affix a label to the cross, giving a statement of the crime for which the person suffered. This is still the case in China, when a person is crucified. Sometimes a person was employed to carry this before the criminal, while going to the place of punishment. It is with much propriety that Matthew calls this αιτια , accusation; for it was false that ever Christ pretended to be King Of The Jews, in the sense the inscription held forth: he was... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 27:37

Verse 37 Matthew 27:37.And placed over his head. What is briefly noticed by Matthew and Mark is more fully related by Luke, (Luke 23:38,) that the inscription was written in three languages. John also describes it more largely, (John 14:19.) Under this passage my readers will find what I pass over here for the sake of brevity. I shall only say, that it did not happen without the providence of God, that the death of Christ was made known in three languages. Though Pilate had no other design than... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:32-44

The reproach of the cross. Upon the release of the infamous Barabbas, the innocent and righteous Jesus was delivered to be crucified; and now we see him suffering the reproach of the cross. I. THE CROSS ITSELF WAS A REPROACH , 1 . It was a symbol of shame . 2 . It was an instrument of shame . II. REPROACH WAS ASSOCIATED WITH IT . 1 . In the place of the crucifixion . 2 . In the inscription on the cross . 3 . In the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:34-44

The Crucifixion and the mockery. ( Mark 15:23-32 ; Luke 23:32-43 ; John 19:18-24 .) read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:35-50

The Crucifixion. I. THE ROMAN SOLDIERS . 1 . They crucified him. The evangelists relate the awful deed with that grand simplicity which is characteristic of Holy Scripture. There is no rhetorical description, nothing sensational in their accounts. But it was beyond all comparison the most stupendous event that has ever happened on this earth of ours. They crucified him. He was the Son of God, the Word of the Father, by whom all things were made. He was the Brightness of the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:37

Set up over his head his accusation written. This was the titulus. A wooden tablet smeared with gypsum, had on it, written in black letters, the charge on which the prisoner was condemned. This, which had been hung round the criminal's neck or carried before him on the way to execution, was now affixed to the upper portion of the cross over his head. THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. The title had been prepared by Pilate ( John 19:19 , John 19:22 ), and was conceived in terms... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:37

Christ as King of the Jews. It is not difficult to understand Pilate. He is a commonplace, and in no sense a complex character. His act in putting this inscription above Christ's head reveals the mean-souled man who, because he cannot have his way, will have his revenge in a paltry, petty way. Not an outrageously wicked man, the key to his character lies in his love of distinction, power, and self-indulgence. A man of weak, and, with his temptations, of corrupt character, he was anxious to... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Matthew 27:33-49

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Matthew 27:32-44

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Matthew 27:37

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 27:37

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 27:37

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:32-44

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:34-44

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:35-50

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:37

The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 27:37

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