Matthew 26:67
Matthew 26:67 Meaning and Explanation
“Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,”
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What Does Matthew 26:67 Mean?
Condemnation releases cruelty. Members of the company spit in His face, beat Him with fists, and slap Him -- the contempt of a court that has stopped pretending to dignity.
Isaiah had foretold of the servant of the Lord: I hid not my face from shame and spitting. Jesus receives the scorn without retaliation, the strong Son of God absorbing the worst of men while loving them still. His endurance here is not helplessness; it is mercy holding its ground.
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What does Matthew 26:67 mean?
They spit in His face and strike Him with fists and open hands.