Mark 15:16

And the men of the army took him away into the square in front of the building which is the Praetorium, and they got together all the band.

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In The King James Version

And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Praetorium; and they call together the whole band.

In Context

15And Pilate, desiring to do what was pleasing to the people, let Barabbas go free, and gave up Jesus, when he had been whipped, to be put to death on the cross.

17And they put a purple robe on him, and twisting a crown of thorns, they put it on him;

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Cross References

Matthew 27:27Then the ruler's armed men took Jesus into the open square, and got all their band together.

John 18:33Then Pilate went back into the Praetorium and sent for Jesus and said to him, Are you the King of the Jews?

Acts 10:1Now there was a certain man in Caesarea, named Cornelius, the captain of the Italian band of the army;

Matthew Henry on Mark 15:16-22

Christ Insulted and Condemned. 15 And so Pilate, willing to content the people, released Barabbas unto them, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified. 16 And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Prætorium; and they call together the whole band. 17 And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his head, 18 And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews! 19 And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees… Read the whole commentary →

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