Mocking of Jesus

The mocking of Jesus occurred several times, after his trial and before his crucifixion according to the canonical gospels of the New Testament.

According to the gospel narratives, Jesus had predicted that he would be mocked (Matthew 20:19, Mark 10:34, and Luke 18:32).

Green takes the phrase to refer to the "Chief priests, the officers of the temple police, and the elders" mentioned in verse 52.

"[3] Susan R. Garrett sees Mark's inclusion of the mockery as an example of irony, since Jesus is indeed a prophet, at the very moment his prophecy that Peter would deny him was being fulfilled.

[9] Peter Leithart notes that at the end of the scene, the soldiers "reverse the whole coronation with an anti-coronation.

Leithart goes on to suggest that, at this point, the Romans "remove the veil of irony and reveal what they really think" about the Jews and their God.

[10] Robert J. Miller suggests that the gospel account is deeply ironic since Jesus is exercising his kingship through submission and suffering: "the Roman legionnaires have unwittingly furthered God's secret purposes by dressing Jesus up as a king.

"[12] Luke 23:11 also mentions that "Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked him" (New Revised Standard Version).

[15] Leithart notes that at this point "Jews and Gentiles, governors and criminals, scribes and commoners, all humanity joins in a single chorus of blasphemy.

Francis Foulkes argues that the emphasis in the New Testament is on Jesus's suffering and death being "for us".

What a Savior": Bearing shame and scoffing rude, In my place condemned He stood; Sealed my pardon with His blood.

[18] The mockery of Jesus is also seen by many Christians in the servant songs, such as in Isaiah 50:6 where I gave my back to those who strike, and my cheeks to those who pull out the beard; I hid not my face from disgrace and spitting.

Which is in remarkable contrast with the forward looking following verse, Isaiah 50:7 Because the Sovereign Lord helps me, I will not be disgraced.