2. The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and dressed him in a purple robe.
3. Over and over they went up to him and said, "Greetings, king of the Jews!" And they slapped him in the face.
4. Pilate came out of the palace again and said to the Jewish leaders, "Look! I’m bringing him out to you to let you know that I find no grounds for a charge against him."
5. When Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, Pilate said to them, "Here’s the man."