<p>27:41 <em>In like manner also the chief priests with the Scribes and elders mocked him, saying- </em>Matthew and Mark record the same incident. The priests said among themselves (Mk.); Matthew implies they said it to Him. They spoke in mock whispers, huddled in their group, but loud enough for Him to hear. Many of &quot;the elders&quot; believed in Him (Jn. 12:42), but were led to this awful behaviour by the need to keep up appearances and the fear of exclusion from the synagogue.</p>