Gorgeous [λ α μ π ρ α ν]. Lit., bright or brilliant. Compare Acts 10:30; Revelation 14:6. Wyc. and Tynd., white. Mark has purple (porfuran), and Matthew scarlet [κ ο κ κ ι ν η ν].

Apparel [ε δ θ η τ α]. The general term for raiment. Matthew specifies the garment (xxvii. 28). Mark has simply purple (xv. 17).

13 - 25. Compare Matthew 27:15-26; Mark 14:6-15.

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Old Testament