Matthew 27:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 27:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 27:23 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 27:23 — KJV
“And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be crucified.”
— Matthew 27:23 (KJV)
Matthew 27:23 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 27:23
“Then Pilate said unto them, Why, what evil hath he done? And they cried out the more exceedingly, Crucify him.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 27:23: why, evil, hath
“And he said unto them the third time, Why, what evil hath he done? I have found no cause of death in him: I will therefore chastise him, and let him go.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 27:23: why, evil, hath
“And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees' part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 27:23: evil, hath, saying
“And the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man's sake; for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will I again smite any more every thing living, as I have done. a sweet...: Heb. a savour of rest or, satisfaction for the imagination: or, through the imagination”
Shares key themes with Matthew 27:23: evil, done, more
“Come now therefore, and let us slay him, and cast him into some pit, and we will say, Some evil beast hath devoured him: and we shall see what will become of his dreams.”
Shares key themes with Matthew 27:23: evil, hath, let
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