Mark 15:17

And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his head,

King James Version
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Other Translations for Mark 15:17

BSB
They dressed Him in a purple robe, twisted together a crown of thorns, and set it on His head.
AKJV
And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his head,
CPDV
And they clothed him with purple. And platting a crown of thorns, they placed it on him.
ERV
And they clothe him with purple, and plaiting a crown of thorns, they put it on him;
NHEB
They clothed him with purple, and weaving a crown of thorns, they put it on him.
SMT
And they clothed him with purple, and put round him, having woven, a thorny crown.

Commentary for Mark 15:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Mark 15:17
Summary
Soldiers dress victim in regal garments as mock coronation
Place
Praetorium
Event
Soldiers mock with purple garments
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Narrative