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.
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The soldiers led Jesus away into the courtyard of the palace known as the governor's headquarters, and they called together the whole company of soldiers.
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They dressed him up in a purple robe and twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on him.