Mark 15:15-17

International Standard Version

¹⁵ So Pilate, wanting to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas for them, but he had Jesus whipped and handed over to be crucified.

The Soldiers Make Fun of Jesus^(A)

¹⁶ The soldiers led Jesus^[a] into the courtyard of the palace (that is, the governor’s headquarters)^[b] and called out the whole guard. ¹⁷ They dressed him in a purple robe, twisted some thorns into a victor’s crown, and placed it on his head.^[c]