63 And the men that held Jesus mocked him, and smote him.
63 The men who were guarding Jesus began mocking and beating him.
63 Now the men who were holding Jesus in custody were mocking him as they beat him.
63 The men in charge of Jesus began poking fun at him, slapping him around.
63 Now the men who held Jesus mocked Him and beat Him.
63 The guards in charge of Jesus began mocking and beating him.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 22:63
Commentary on Luke 22:63-71
(Read Luke 22:63-71)
Those that condemned Jesus for a blasphemer, were the vilest blasphemers. He referred them to his second coming, for the full proof of his being the Christ, to their confusion, since they would not admit the proof of it to their conviction. He owns himself to be the Son of God, though he knew he should suffer for it. Upon this they ground his condemnation. Their eyes being blinded, they rush on. Let us meditate on this amazing transaction, and consider Him who endured such contradiction of sinners against himself.