27 The governor’s soldiers led Jesus into the fortress27.27 fortress: The place where the Roman governor stayed. It was probably at Herod’s palace west of Jerusalem, though it may have been Fortress Antonia north of the temple, where the Roman troops were stationed. and brought together the rest of the troops. 28 They stripped off Jesus' clothes and put a scarlet robe27.28 scarlet robe: This was probably a Roman soldier’s robe. on him. 29 They made a crown out of thorn branches and placed it on his head, and they put a stick in his right hand. The soldiers knelt down and pretended to worship him. They made fun of him and shouted, "Hey, you king of the Jews!" 30 Then they spit on him. They took the stick from him and beat him on the head with it.
Jesus Is Nailed to a Cross
Mark 15:22-32; Luke 23:27-43; John 19:17-27