15. And Pilate, wishing to content the multitude, released unto them Barabbas, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified.
16. And the soldiers led him away within the court, which is the Praetorium; and they call together the whole band.
17. And they clothe him with purple, and plaiting a crown of thorns, they put it on him;
18. and they began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!