14. Then Pilate said to them, “Why? What has He done wrong? ”But they shouted, “Crucify Him! ” all the more.
15. Then, willing to gratify the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. And after having Jesus flogged, he handed Him over to be crucified.
16. Then the soldiers led Him away into the courtyard (that is, headquarters ) and called the whole company together.
17. They dressed Him in a purple robe, twisted together a crown of thorns, and put it on Him.
18. And they began to salute Him, “Hail, King of the Jews! ”
19. They kept hitting Him on the head with a reed and spitting on Him. Getting down on their knees, they were paying Him homage.