Mark and John: “They put on him a purple robe” ([John xix, 2]; [Mark xv, 17]).
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When did this occur?
John: During his trial ([xix, 1, 2], [12–16]).
Matthew and Mark: After Pilate had delivered him to be crucified ([Matt. xxvii, 26–28]; [Mark xv, 15–17]).
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Describe the mocking of Jesus.
Matthew: “Then released he Barrabas unto them; and when he had scourged Jesus, he delivered him to be crucified. Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers. And they stripped him, and put on him a scarlet robe. And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand; and they bowed the knee before him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!” ([xxvii, 26–29].)