Mark 15:17

17 they arrayed Him in crimson, placed on His head a wreath of thorny twigs which they had twisted,

Mark 15:17 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 15:17

And they clothed him with purple
Matthew calls it a "scarlet" robe; and the Persic version here renders it a "red garment": it was of a colour resembling purple; it was pretty near it, and therefore so called; which is what kings were used to wear; and so in derision of him, as a king, clothed him with this mock purple robe; and which was very likely one of the soldiers' old coats:

and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his head;
for a crown, and also a reed in his hand, instead of a sceptre, as Matthew relates; (See Gill on Matthew 26:28), (See Gill on Matthew 26:29).

Mark 15:17 In-Context

15 So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the mob, released Barabbas for them, and after scourging Jesus handed Him over for crucifixion.

16 Then the soldiers led Him away into the court of the Palace (the Praetorium), and calling together the whole battalion

17 they arrayed Him in crimson, placed on His head a wreath of thorny twigs which they had twisted,

18 and went on to salute Him with shouts of "Long live the King of the Jews."

19 Then they began to beat Him on the head with a cane, to spit on Him, and to do Him homage on bended knees.