KJV ORIGINAL
And they that passed by reviled him, wagging their heads,
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
People walking by were straight up mocking him, shaking their heads in disgust.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even in his darkest moment, people chose cruelty over compassion.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is set during Jesus' crucifixion on Calvary, where He was enduring the agony of the cross as part of His redemptive mission. In the cultural context of first-century Judea under Roman occupation, public executions like crucifixion often included mockery from onlookers to humiliate the condemned and deter others from rebellion. This event fulfills Old Testament prophecies, such as Psalm 22:7, which foretold the Messiah being scorned and derided by passersby.
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