They put a purple robe on him, and on his head they placed a crown that they had made out of thorn branches.
The soldiers led Jesus inside the courtyard of the fortress and called together the rest of the troops.
They made fun of Jesus and shouted, “Hey, you king of the Jews!”
Herod and his soldiers made fun of Jesus and insulted him. They put a fine robe on him and sent him back to Pilate.