15. So Pilate, resolving to satisfy the people, released Barabbas to them. And when he had scourged Jesus, he handed Him over to be crucified.
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!”