Matthew 27

In the morning, Christ is bound and delivered to Pontius Pilate, Matthew 27:1 , Matthew 27:2 . Judas, seeing his Master condemned, repents, acknowledges his transgression to the chief priests, attests Christ's innocence, throws down the money, and goes and hangs himself, Matthew 27:3-5 . They buy the potter's field with the money, Matthew 27:6-10 . Christ, questioned by Pilate, refuses to answer, Matthew 27:11-14 . Pilate, while inquiring of the Jews whether they would have Jesus or Barabbas released, receives a message from his wife to have nothing to do in this wicked business, Matthew 27:15-19 . The multitude, influenced by the chief priests and elders, desire Barabbas to be released, and Jesus to be crucified, Matthew 27:20-23 . Pilate attests his innocence, and the people make themselves and their posterity responsible for his blood, Matthew 27:24 , Matthew 27:25 . Barabbas is released, and Christ is scourged, Matthew 27:26 . The soldiers strip him, clothe him with a scarlet robe, crown him with thorns, mock, and variously insult him, Matthew 27:27-31 . Simon compelled to bear his cross, Matthew 27:32 . They bring him to Golgotha, give him vinegar mingled with gall to drink, crucify him, and cast lots for his raiment, Matthew 27:33-36 . His accusation, Matthew 27:37 . Two thieves are crucified with him, Matthew 27:38 . He is mocked and insulted while hanging on the cross, Matthew 27:39-44 . The awful darkness, Matthew 27:45 . Jesus calls upon God, is offered vinegar to drink, expires, Matthew 27:46-50 . Prodigies that accompanied and followed his death, Matthew 27:51-53 . He is acknowledged by the centurion, Matthew 27:54 . Several women behold the crucifixion, Matthew 27:55 , Matthew 27:56 . Joseph of Arimathea begs the body of Pilate, and deposites it in his own new tomb, Matthew 27:57-60 . The women watch the sepulchre, Matthew 27:61 . The Jews consult with Pilate how they may prevent the resurrection of Christ, Matthew 27:62-64 . He grants them a guard for the sepulchre, and they seal the stone that stopped the mouth of the tomb where he was laid, Matthew 27:65 , Matthew 27:66 .