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
In Luke 23:36, soldiers mock Jesus with sour wine at the cross — another instance of mocking in the same gospel.
In Luke 22:65, the guards heap insults on Jesus—echoing the mockery Herod's soldiers show here.
In Luke 22:64, the guards mock and strike Jesus blindfolded—parallel to Herod's soldiers treating him with contempt.
In Luke 18:32, Jesus foretells being mocked and shamefully treated — Herod's actions here fulfill that prediction.
Acts 4:28 explains that Herod's mockery was part of God's predestined plan, adding divine purpose to the scene.
In Psalm 22:6, the sufferer is scorned and despised—fulfilled in Herod's mocking of Jesus.
Acts 4:27 explicitly names Herod and Pilate together as opposing Jesus, directly referencing the events of the main verse.
In Psalm 69:19, the psalmist laments scorn and shame—paralleled by Jesus' humiliation before Herod.
In Isaiah 49:7, the Servant is despised by rulers—fulfilled in Herod's contempt for Jesus.
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.
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 depicts rulers conspiring against the Lord's Anointed — Herod and Pilate together fulfill this, becoming friends while opposing Jesus.
In John 19:2, soldiers array Jesus in a purple robe and crown of thorns, echoing Herod's mockery with a robe.
In Mark 15:17, soldiers mock Jesus with a purple robe and crown of thorns, a parallel scene to Herod's robe.
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 records Jesus' prediction that He will be mocked by Gentiles — Herod's soldiers are Gentiles fulfilling that specific prophecy.
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 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 shows Jesus mocked with a purple robe by Pilate — parallel mockery scenes from different authorities highlight the depth of His humiliation.
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.