⭐WEB · Matthew 26:68

What does Matthew 26:68 mean?

"saying, “Prophesy to us, you Christ! Who hit you?”"

— Matthew 26:68 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

65

Then the high priest tore his clothing, saying, “He has spoken blasphemy! Why do we need any more witnesses? Behold, now you have heard his blasphemy.

66

What do you think?” They answered, “He is worthy of death!”

67

Then they spat in his face and beat him with their fists, and some slapped him,

68

saying, “Prophesy to us, you Christ! Who hit you?”

69

Now Peter was sitting outside in the court, and a maid came to him, saying, “You were also with Jesus, the Galilean!”

70

But he denied it before them all, saying, “I don’t know what you are talking about.”

71

When he had gone out onto the porch, someone else saw him, and said to those who were there, “This man also was with Jesus of Nazareth.”

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