Matthew 27:39
“¶ And they that passed by, reuiled him, wagging their heads,”
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Matthew 27:39 Context
37And set vp ouer his head, his accusation written, THIS IS IESVS THE KING OF THE IEWES. 38Then were there two theeues crucified with him: one on the right hand, and another on the left. 39¶ And they that passed by, reuiled him, wagging their heads, 40And saying, Thou that destroyest the Temple, & buildest it in three dayes, saue thy selfe: If thou be the Sonne of God, come downe from the Crosse. 41Likewise also the chiefe Priests mocking him, with the Scribes and Elders, said,
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Other Translations for Matthew 27:39
And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,
- King James Version
And those passing by were hurling abuse at Him, wagging their heads
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads,
- American Standard Version (1901)
And those who went by said bitter words to him, shaking their heads and saying,
- Basic English Bible
But the passers-by reviled him, shaking their heads
- Darby Bible
And they that passed by, reviled him, wagging their heads,
- Webster's Bible
And the passers-by reviled Him. They shook their heads at Him
- Weymouth Bible
Those who passed by blasphemed him, wagging their heads,
- World English Bible
And men that passiden forth blasfemeden hym,
- Wycliffe Bible
and those passing by were speaking evil of him, wagging their heads,
- Youngs Literal Bible
People's Bible Notes for Matthew 27:39
Mt 27:39 They that passed by reviled him. The people going in and out of the city, on the thoroughfare near the place of crucifixion. Wagging their heads. Derisively and insultingly. Compare 2Ki 19:21 Job 16:4 Ps 109:25.