Mark 15:17
“And they clothed him with purple, and platted a crown of thorns, and put it about his head,”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And began to salute him, hail, king of the Jews! In a mock way, wishing him long life and prosperity, as if he was a…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
With purple - Matthew says scarlet. See the notes at Mat 27:28. About his head - In the form of a garland or diadem. The…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
And platted a crown of thorns - In the note on Mat 27:29 (note), I have ventured to express a doubt whether our Lord was…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Mark 15:15-21
Here, I. Pilate, to gratify the Jews' malice, delivers Christ to be crucified, Mar 15:15. Willing to content the people,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
clothed him with purple Instead of the white robe, with which Herod had mocked Him, they threw around Him a scarlet…