John 19:1-5 ▼

1 So Pilate then took Jesus and had Him flogged.

2 And the soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and placed it on His head, and put a purple cloak on Him;

3 and they repeatedly came up to Him and said, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapped Him in the face again and again.

4 And then Pilate came out again and said to them, “See, I am bringing Him out to you so that you will know that I find no grounds at all for charges in His case.”

5 Jesus then came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. And Pilate said to them, “Behold, the Man!”