They put a reed in his right hand and knelt before him and mocked him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!" They spat on him, and took the reed and struck him on the head. After mocking him ...

They placed a crown of thorns on his head. They put a staff in his hand, then struck him with it. They jeered at Jesus, saying “Hail, King of the Jews.” ...

They placed a staff in his right hand and knelt in front on him and mockingly said “Hail, King of the Jews.” They did these things to mock him – purple was the colour of royalty, and a king ...