^{27 Ref} Then the ruler's armed men took Jesus into the open square, and got all their band together.

^{28 Ref} And they took off his clothing, and put on him a red robe.

^{29 Ref} And they made a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and put a rod in his right hand, and they went down on their knees before him, and made sport of him, saying, Long life to the King of the Jews.

^{30 Ref} And they put shame on him, and gave him blows on the head with the rod.