16. The soldiers led Him away to Praetorium Hall, and they called together the entire battalion.
17. They clothed Him with a purple robe. And they wove a crown of thorns and put it on His head,
18. and began to salute Him, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
19. They struck His head with a staff and spit on Him. And bowing their knees, they worshipped Him.