Mark 15:18

18 and they began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!

Mark 15:18 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 15:18

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.

Mark 15:18 In-Context

16 And the soldiers led him away within the court, which is the Praetorium; and they call together the whole band.

17 And they clothe him with purple, and platting a crown of thorns, they put it on him;

18 and they began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!

19 And they smote his head with a reed, and spat upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him.

20 And when they had mocked him, they took off from him the purple, and put on him his garments. And they lead him out to crucify him.