Matthew 27:27 web — Then the governor's soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium, and gathered the whole garrison together against him.

World English Bible

"Then the governor's soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium, and gathered the whole garrison together against him."

— Matthew 27:27, World English Bible

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Matthew 27 — Context

24

So when Pilate saw that nothing was being gained, but rather that a disturbance was starting, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, "I am innocent of the blood of this righteous person. You see to it."

25

All the people answered, "May his blood be on us, and on our children!"

26

Then he released to them Barabbas, but Jesus he flogged and delivered to be crucified.

27

Then the governor's soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium, and gathered the whole garrison together against him.

28

They stripped him, and put a scarlet robe on him.

29

They braided a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and a reed in his right hand; and they kneeled down before him, and mocked him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!"

30

They spat on him, and took the reed and struck him on the head.

Matthew 27:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 27:27 say?
Matthew 27:27 in the World English Bible reads: “Then the governor's soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium, and gathered the whole garrison together against him.”
Where is Matthew 27:27 in the Bible?
Matthew 27:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 27, verse 27.
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 27:27.
What translation should I read Matthew 27:27 in?
Matthew 27:27 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 27:27?
Matthew 27:27 reads (WEB): “Then the governor's soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium, and gathered the whole garrison together against him.” 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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