Matthew 27:29-31

29 They plaited a crown from branches of a thorn bush and set it on his head. They put a stick in his right hand for a scepter. Then they knelt before him in mocking reverence: "Bravo, King of the Jews!" they said. "Bravo!"
30 Then they spit on him and hit him on the head with the stick.
31 When they had had their fun, they took off the toga and put his own clothes back on him. Then they proceeded out to the crucifixion.
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