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 Then the soldiers led Him away into the courtyard (that is, headquarters) and called the whole company together.

17 They dressed Him in a purple robe, twisted together a crown of thorns, and put it on Him.

18 And they began to salute Him, "Hail, King of the Jews!"

19 They kept hitting Him on the head with a reed and spitting on Him. Getting down on their knees, they were paying Him homage.

20 When they had mocked Him, they stripped Him of the purple robe, put His clothes on Him, and led Him out to crucify Him.