Matthew 26:68

Saying, Prophesy unto us, thou Christ, Who is he that smote thee?

Cross-reference

Matthew 27:39-44 continues the mockery at the cross. Both scenes mock Jesus' prophetic and kingly claims, showing escalating derision.

Matthew 20:19 Prophetic fulfillment

Matthew 20:19 predicts Jesus will be mocked—the very fulfillment unfolding in this scene.

Mark 14:65 Parallel

Mark 14:65 gives the parallel account: they spit on him, cover his face, strike him, and say 'Prophesy!' — directly echoing this scene.

Luke 22:63-65 describes the same mockery: blindfolding, striking, and demanding to know who struck him — a direct parallel.

In 1 Kings 22:24, Zedekiah strikes Micaiah and mocks his prophecy—a direct OT parallel to Jesus' mockery.

2 Chronicles 18:23 records Micaiah being struck and taunted about prophecy—the same OT type as Jesus here.

In Hebrews 12:2, Jesus endured the cross with joy — contrasting the mocking demand to prophesy. He already fulfilled the ultimate prophecy.

John 19:3 Parallel

John 19:3 shows soldiers hailing and striking Jesus — consistent mocking of his kingship, though not the blindfolded prophecy demand.