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!
19. And they smote his head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him.