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After Jesus's arrest, his mockers strike him and demand, "Prophesy!" In which Gospels do they also ask him who struck him?

The answer

Matthew and Luke. Matthew's mockers say, "Prophesy to us, you Messiah! Who is it that struck you?" (Matthew 26:68). Luke's ask, "Prophesy! Who is it who struck you?" (Luke 22:64). In Mark they say only "Prophesy!" (Mark 14:65).

Why it’s interesting

In Mark they blindfold Jesus before they strike him. Matthew's telling has the question but no blindfold (Matthew 26:67-68). Lines that Matthew and Luke share against Mark, like this one, are called the minor agreements.

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