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Then the soldiers of the governor, taking Jesus aside into the judgment-hall, gathered unto him all the band;

and, unclothing him, a scarlet scarf, put they about him, -

and, plaiting a crown out of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand, - and, kneeling before him, began to mock him, saying - Joy to thee, King of the Jews!

And, spitting upon him, they took the reed, and began striking upon his head.

And, when they had mocked him, they put off him the scarf, and put on him his garments, and led him away unto the crucifying.