John Trapp on Matthew 27:29

Verse 29. And when they had platted a crown, &c.] Christ, by wearing this crown of thorns, the first-fruits of the curse, took away the sin and curse of all his people: who must therefore, by their obedience set a crown of gold on his head, Cant. 3. 11. as [illegible: 1 word] in his superstitious way [illegible: 1 word] his crown upon the crucifix. See the Note on [illegible: 1 word]. 19 2. And a reed in his right-hand] So do all those still, that submit not to the scepter of his kingdom, that give him not full [illegible: 1 word] over their souls. Bowed the knee before him] With ludibrious devotion: So do hypocrites to this day. King Richard the second, when he was to be deposed, was brought forth in royall array, whereof he [illegible: 1 word] [illegible: 1 word]. [illegible: 1 word]. was presently despoiled. Never was Prince so gorgeous with [illegible: 1 word] glory, and more grief. [illegible: 1 word] [illegible: 1 word].