Luke 23:11

And Herod with his men of war set him at nought, and mocked him, and arrayed him in a gorgeous robe, and sent him again to Pilate.

Cross-references

Luke 23:36 Parallel

In Luke 23:36, soldiers mock Jesus with sour wine at the cross — another instance of mocking in the same gospel.

Luke 22:65 Parallel

In Luke 22:65, the guards heap insults on Jesus—echoing the mockery Herod's soldiers show here.

Luke 22:64 Parallel

In Luke 22:64, the guards mock and strike Jesus blindfolded—parallel to Herod's soldiers treating him with contempt.

Luke 18:32 Prophetic fulfillment

In Luke 18:32, Jesus foretells being mocked and shamefully treated — Herod's actions here fulfill that prediction.

Acts 4:28 Allusion

Acts 4:28 explains that Herod's mockery was part of God's predestined plan, adding divine purpose to the scene.

Psalm 22:6 Prophetic fulfillment

In Psalm 22:6, the sufferer is scorned and despised—fulfilled in Herod's mocking of Jesus.

Acts 4:27 Allusion

Acts 4:27 explicitly names Herod and Pilate together as opposing Jesus, directly referencing the events of the main verse.

Psalm 69:19 Parallel

In Psalm 69:19, the psalmist laments scorn and shame—paralleled by Jesus' humiliation before Herod.

Isaiah 49:7 Prophetic fulfillment

In Isaiah 49:7, the Servant is despised by rulers—fulfilled in Herod's contempt for Jesus.

Isaiah 53:3 Prophetic fulfillment

In Isaiah 53:3, the Servant is despised and rejected—fulfilled in Herod's mocking of Jesus.

In Matthew 27:27-30, Roman soldiers mock Jesus with a royal robe—parallel to Herod's soldiers dressing him in a robe.

Mark 9:12 Prophetic fulfillment

In Mark 9:12, Jesus predicts he will be treated with contempt—fulfilled by Herod's mocking here.

In Mark 15:16-20, Roman soldiers mock Jesus with a purple robe—similar mockery by Herod's soldiers here.

Psalm 2:2 Prophetic fulfillment

Psalm 2:2 depicts rulers conspiring against the Lord's Anointed — Herod and Pilate together fulfill this, becoming friends while opposing Jesus.

John 19:2 Parallel

In John 19:2, soldiers array Jesus in a purple robe and crown of thorns, echoing Herod's mockery with a robe.

Mark 15:17 Parallel

In Mark 15:17, soldiers mock Jesus with a purple robe and crown of thorns, a parallel scene to Herod's robe.

Mark 10:34 Prophetic fulfillment

In Mark 10:34, Jesus predicts he will be mocked — Herod's contempt here fulfills that prophecy.

In Matthew 27:28, Roman soldiers also clothe Jesus in a scarlet robe to mock him, paralleling Herod's mockery with a splendid robe.

Matthew 20:19 Prophetic fulfillment

Matthew 20:19 records Jesus' prediction that He will be mocked by Gentiles — Herod's soldiers are Gentiles fulfilling that specific prophecy.

Psalm 22:7 Allusion

Psalm 22:7 describes mockers making mouths and wagging heads — Herod's soldiers' contempt echoes this specific portrait of the suffering righteous one.

Hebrews 12:2 reveals Jesus despised the very shame Herod inflicted — He endured mockery for the joy set before Him.

Jeremiah 20:7 laments being a laughingstock — like Jeremiah, Jesus is mocked for being faithful to God's calling, connecting the prophet's experience to the Messiah.

Psalm 69:7 Allusion

Psalm 69:7 says the psalmist bears reproach for God's sake — Jesus' dishonor at Herod's court is borne for the sake of God's redemptive plan.

John 19:5 Parallel

John 19:5 shows Jesus mocked with a purple robe by Pilate — parallel mockery scenes from different authorities highlight the depth of His humiliation.

Mark 15:19 Parallel

In Mark 15:19, soldiers strike and spit on Jesus — different mocking actions, but part of the same passion narrative.

2 Chronicles 36:16 describes Israel mocking God's prophets — Herod's treatment of Jesus continues this pattern of rejecting God's messengers.