16. Then the soldiers led Him away to the courtyard inside the palace, that is, the Praetorium, and they called the entire detachment of soldiers together.
17. And they dressed Him in [a] purple [robe], and, weaving together a crown of thorns, they placed it on Him.
18. And they began to salute Him, Hail (greetings, good health to You, long life to You), King of the Jews!