Mark 15:18
And they began to mock Him, Hail, King of the Jews!
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!
In Context
17And they put on Him a purple robe, and having plaited a thorny crown, put it on Him.
Cross References
Matthew 27:42He saved others; He is not able to save Himself: if He is the King of Israel, let Him now come down from the cross, and we will believe on Him.
Mark 15:29And passing by they continued to blaspheme Him, wagging their heads, and saying, Aha, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days,
John 19:14And it was the preparation of the passover: and was about the sixth hour. And he says to the Jews, Behold, your King!
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 →