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28 And having stripped Him, they put a scarlet cloak[a] on Him. 29 And having woven a crown out of thorns, they put it on His head, and they put a staff [b] in His right hand. And having knelt in front of Him, they mocked Him, saying, “Hail[c], King of the Jews!” 30 And having spat on Him, they took the staff and were striking Him on His head.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 27:28 This refers to a short cloak worn by soldiers, officers, and officials.
  2. Matthew 27:29 Or, stick, walking stick, in imitation of a kingly scepter.
  3. Matthew 27:29 Or, Greetings, Farewell. This was a common greeting.

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