And began to salute him, hail, king of the Jews! ] In a mock way, wishing him long life and prosperity, as if he was a king just come to his throne, and this was his coronation day.
16
And the men of the army took him away into the square in front of the building which is the Praetorium, and they got together all the band.
17
And they put a purple robe on him, and twisting a crown of thorns, they put it on him;
18
And, as if honouring him, they said, Long life to the King of the Jews!
19
And they gave him blows on the head with a stick and put shame on him and, going down on their knees, gave him worship.
20
And when they had made sport of him, they took the purple robe off him and put his clothing on him. And they took him out to put him to death on the cross.
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