271Then the soldiers of the governortookJesus into 2the Praetorium and gathered the whole Roman 3cohortaround Him.
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They stripped Him and 4put a scarletrobe on Him.
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5And after twisting together a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His righthand; and they kneltdownbefore Him and mocked Him, saying, "6Hail, King of the Jews!"
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7They spat on Him, and took the reed and began to beat Him on the head.