Mark 15:17

and they array him in purple, and set upon him, when they have plaited it; a crown of thorns,—

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his head,

In Context

16And, the soldiers, led him away, inside the court, which is a judgment-hall,—and called together the whole band;

18and began to be saluting him—Joy to thee! King of the Jews!

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Cross References

Luke 23:11And Herod with his soldiery, having set him at nought, and mocked him, threw about him a gorgeous robe, and sent him back unto Pilate.

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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