Matthew 26:67 kjva — Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,"

— Matthew 26:67, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Matthew 26 — Context

64

Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

65

Then the high priest rent his clothes, saying, He hath spoken blasphemy; what further need have we of witnesses? behold, now ye have heard his blasphemy.

66

What think ye? They answered and said, He is guilty of death.

67

Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,

68

Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?

69

Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee.

70

But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.

Matthew 26:67 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:67 say?
Matthew 26:67 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,”
Where is Matthew 26:67 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:67 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 67.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 26:67.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:67 in?
Matthew 26:67 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 26:67?
Matthew 26:67 reads (KJVA): “Then did they spit in his face, and buffeted him; and others smote him with the palms of their hands,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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