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Then they led him out to crucify him. <a href="/nlt/mark/15.htm">New Living Translation</a> When they were finally tired of mocking him, they took off the purple robe and put his own clothes on him again. Then they led him away to be crucified. <a href="/esv/mark/15.htm">English Standard Version</a> And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the purple cloak and put his own clothes on him. And they led him out to crucify him. <a href="/bsb/mark/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> After they had mocked Him, they removed the purple robe and put His own clothes back on Him. Then they led Him out to crucify Him. <a href="/blb/mark/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And when they had mocked Him, they took off Him the purple and put on Him His own garments. And they are leading Him out, that they might crucify Him. <a href="/kjv/mark/15.htm">King James Bible</a> And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him. <a href="/nkjv/mark/15.htm">New King James Version</a> And when they had mocked Him, they took the purple off Him, put His own clothes on Him, and led Him out to crucify Him. <a href="/nasb_/mark/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And after they had mocked Him, they took the purple cloak off Him and put His own garments on Him. And they led Him out to crucify Him. <a href="/nasb/mark/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> After they had mocked Him, they took the purple robe off Him and put His own garments on Him. And they led Him out to crucify Him. <a href="/nasb77/mark/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And after they had mocked Him, they took the purple off Him, and put His garments on Him. And they led Him out to crucify Him. <a href="/lsb/mark/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And after they had mocked Him, they took the purple robe off Him and put His own garments on Him. And they led Him out to crucify Him. <a href="/amp/mark/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> After they had mocked Him, they took off the purple robe and put His own clothes on Him. And they led Him out [of the city] to crucify Him. <a href="/csb/mark/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> After they had mocked him, they stripped him of the purple robe and put his clothes on him. They led him out to crucify him. <a href="/hcsb/mark/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> When they had mocked Him, they stripped Him of the purple robe, put His clothes on Him, and led Him out to crucify Him. <a href="/asv/mark/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> And when they had mocked him, they took off from him the purple, and put on him his garments. And they lead him out to crucify him. <a href="/cev/mark/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When the soldiers had finished making fun of Jesus, they took off the purple robe. They put his own clothes back on him and led him off to be nailed to a cross. <a href="/erv/mark/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> And when they had mocked him, they took off from him the purple, and put on him his garments. And they lead him out to crucify him. <a href="/gwt/mark/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> After the soldiers finished making fun of Jesus, they took off the purple cape and put his own clothes back on him. Then they led him out to crucify him. <a href="/gnt/mark/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> When they had finished making fun of him, they took off the purple robe and put his own clothes back on him. Then they led him out to crucify him. <a href="/isv/mark/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> When they had finished making fun of him, they stripped him of the purple robe, put his own clothes back on him, and led him away to crucify him. <a href="/msb/mark/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> After they had mocked Him, they removed the purple robe and put His own clothes back on Him. Then they led Him out to crucify Him. <a href="/net/mark/15.htm">NET Bible</a> When they had finished mocking him, they stripped him of the purple cloak and put his own clothes back on him. Then they led him away to crucify him. <a href="/nheb/mark/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> When they had mocked him, they took the purple off of him, and put his own garments on him. They led him out to crucify him. <a href="/wbt/mark/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him. <a href="/wey/mark/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> At last, having finished their sport, they took the robe off Him, put His own clothes on Him, and led Him out to crucify Him. <a href="/web/mark/15.htm">World English Bible</a> When they had mocked him, they took the purple cloak off him, and put his own garments on him. They led him out to crucify him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and when they [had] mocked Him, they took the purple from off Him, and clothed Him in His own garments, and they led Him forth, that they may crucify Him. <a href="/blb/mark/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And when they had mocked Him, they took off Him the purple and put on Him His own garments. And they are leading Him out, that they might crucify Him. <a href="/ylt/mark/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and when they had mocked him, they took the purple from off him, and clothed him in his own garments, and they led him forth, that they may crucify him. <a href="/slt/mark/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And when they mocked him, they put off the purple from him, and clothed him with his own garments, and led him out that they might crucify him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And after they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own garments on him, and they led him out to crucify him. <a href="/cpdv/mark/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And after they had mocked him, they stripped him of the purple, and they clothed him in his own garments. And they led him away, so that they might crucify him. <a href="/nabre/mark/15.htm">New American Bible</a> And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the purple cloak, dressed him in his own clothes, and led him out to crucify him. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> After mocking him, they stripped him of the purple cloak and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him out to crucify him.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple, and put on him his own clothes, and took him out to crucify him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when they had mocked him, they stripped him of the purple and clothed him in his clothes and led him to crucify him.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And when they had derided him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him.<CM> <a href="/godbey/mark/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And when they mocked Him, they divested Him of the purple robe, and put on Him His own raiment: and lead Him away in order that they may crucify Him. <a href="/haweis/mark/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And when they had treated him with mockery, they took off the purple robe from him, and clothed him with his own garments, and led him out to crucify him. <a href="/mace/mark/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Their mockery ended, they stript him of his purple, and put his own cloaths on him; then led him away to be crucified. <a href="/wey/mark/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> At last, having finished their sport, they took the robe off Him, put His own clothes on Him, and led Him out to crucify Him. <a href="/worrell/mark/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, when they mocked Him, they took from Him the purple, and put on Him His own garments. And they lead Him out to crucify Him. <a href="/worsley/mark/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And when they had thus abused Him, they took off the purple from Him, and put his own clothes on Him, and brought Him out to crucify Him. <a href="/parallel/mark/15-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=5363" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/15.htm">The Soldiers Mock Jesus</a> …19They kept striking His head with a staff and spitting on Him. And they knelt down and bowed before Him. 20<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">After</a> <a href="/greek/3753.htm" title="3753: hote (Adv) -- When, at which time. From hos and te; at which too, i.e. When."></a> <a href="/greek/1702.htm" title="1702: enepaixan (V-AIA-3P) -- To mock, ridicule. From en and paizo; to jeer at, i.e. Deride.">they had mocked</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him,</a> <a href="/greek/1562.htm" title="1562: exedysan (V-AIA-3P) -- From ek and the base of duno; to cause to sink out of, i.e. to divest.">they removed</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4209.htm" title="4209: porphyran (N-AFS) -- Of Latin origin; the purple mussel, i.e. the red-blue color itself, and finally a garment dyed with it.">purple robe</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1746.htm" title="1746: enedysan (V-AIA-3P) -- To put on, clothe (another). From en and duno; to invest with clothing.">put</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">His</a> <a href="/greek/2398.htm" title="2398: idia (Adj-ANP) -- Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate.">own</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2440.htm" title="2440: himatia (N-ANP) -- A long flowing outer garment, tunic. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi; a dress.">clothes back</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">on Him.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/1806.htm" title="1806: exagousin (V-PIA-3P) -- To lead out, sometimes to death, execution. From ek and ago; to lead forth.">they led Him out</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">to</a> <a href="/greek/4717.htm" title="4717: staurōsōsin (V-ASA-3P) -- From stauros; to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish passion or selfishness.">crucify</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him.</a> 21Now Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was passing by on his way in from the country, and the soldiers forced him to carry the cross of Jesus.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/27-31.htm">Matthew 27:31</a> After they had mocked Him, they removed the robe and put His own clothes back on Him. Then they led Him away to crucify Him. <a href="/luke/23-26.htm">Luke 23:26</a> As the soldiers led Him away, they seized Simon of Cyrene on his way in from the country, and they put the cross on him to carry behind Jesus. <a href="/john/19-16.htm">John 19:16</a> Then Pilate handed Jesus over to be crucified, and the soldiers took Him away. <a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a> He was oppressed and afflicted, yet He did not open His mouth. He was led like a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is silent, so He did not open His mouth. <a href="/psalms/22-16.htm">Psalm 22:16</a> For dogs surround me; a band of evil men encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet. <a href="/john/19-17.htm">John 19:17</a> Carrying His own cross, He went out to The Place of the Skull, which in Hebrew is called Golgotha. <a href="/matthew/27-32.htm">Matthew 27:32</a> Along the way they found a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross of Jesus. <a href="/luke/23-27.htm">Luke 23:27-31</a> A great number of people followed Him, including women who kept mourning and wailing for Him. / But Jesus turned to them and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me, but weep for yourselves and for your children. / Look, the days are coming when people will say, ‘Blessed are the barren women, the wombs that never bore, and breasts that never nursed!’ ... <a href="/john/19-1.htm">John 19:1-3</a> Then Pilate took Jesus and had Him flogged. / The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns, set it on His head, and dressed Him in a purple robe. / And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face. <a href="/isaiah/50-6.htm">Isaiah 50:6</a> I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle. <a href="/psalms/69-4.htm">Psalm 69:4</a> Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head; many are those who would destroy me—my enemies for no reason. Though I did not steal, I must repay. <a href="/john/19-2.htm">John 19:2-3</a> The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns, set it on His head, and dressed Him in a purple robe. / And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face. <a href="/matthew/26-67.htm">Matthew 26:67</a> Then they spit in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him <a href="/luke/22-63.htm">Luke 22:63-65</a> The men who were holding Jesus began to mock Him and beat Him. / They blindfolded Him and kept demanding, “Prophesy! Who hit You?” / And they said many other blasphemous things against Him. <a href="/john/18-22.htm">John 18:22</a> When Jesus had said this, one of the officers standing nearby slapped Him in the face and said, “Is this how You answer the high priest?”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him.and led.<a href="/matthew/27-31.htm">Matthew 27:31</a> And after that they had mocked him, they took the robe off from him, and put his own raiment on him, and led him away to crucify him.<a href="/john/19-16.htm">John 19:16</a> Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/15-17.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/mark/14-63.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/mark/12-38.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/mark/15-14.htm">Crucify</a> <a href="/mark/15-15.htm">Death</a> <a href="/mark/3-26.htm">Finished</a> <a href="/mark/14-68.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/mark/14-63.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/mark/15-16.htm">Led</a> <a href="/matthew/27-41.htm">Mocked</a> <a href="/mark/15-17.htm">Purple</a> <a href="/mark/15-17.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/mark/10-34.htm">Sport</a> <a href="/matthew/27-31.htm">Stripped</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/6-29.htm">Cloak</a> <a href="/mark/15-24.htm">Clothes</a> <a href="/mark/15-24.htm">Clothing</a> <a href="/mark/15-24.htm">Crucify</a> <a href="/mark/15-30.htm">Death</a> <a href="/luke/2-39.htm">Finished</a> <a href="/mark/16-8.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/mark/15-24.htm">Garments</a> <a href="/luke/2-28.htm">Led</a> <a href="/mark/15-31.htm">Mocked</a> <a href="/luke/16-19.htm">Purple</a> <a href="/mark/16-5.htm">Robe</a> <a href="/mark/15-29.htm">Sport</a> <a href="/luke/10-30.htm">Stripped</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 15</div>1. <a href="/mark/15-1.htm">Jesus brought bound, and accused before Pilate.</a> 6. <a href="/mark/15-6.htm">Upon the clamor of the people, the murderer Barabbas is released, </a> 12. <a href="/mark/15-12.htm">and Jesus delivered up to be crucified.</a> 16. <a href="/mark/15-16.htm">He is crowned with thorns, spit on, and mocked;</a> 21. <a href="/mark/15-21.htm">faints in bearing his cross;</a> 27. <a href="/mark/15-27.htm">hangs between two thieves;</a> 29. <a href="/mark/15-29.htm">suffers the triumphing reproaches of the crowd;</a> 39. <a href="/mark/15-39.htm">but is confessed by the centurion to be the Son of God;</a> 42. <a href="/mark/15-42.htm">and is honorably buried by Joseph.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>After they had mocked Him This phrase refers to the Roman soldiers' actions after Jesus was sentenced to crucifixion. Mocking was a common practice to humiliate those condemned, especially in the case of someone claiming to be a king. The soldiers' mockery included dressing Jesus in a purple robe and placing a crown of thorns on His head, symbolizing a false kingship. This act fulfilled the prophecy of the suffering servant in <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a>, who was "despised and rejected by men."they removed the purple robe The purple robe was a symbol of royalty, used here sarcastically to mock Jesus' claim to be the King of the Jews. Purple dye was expensive and associated with wealth and power, making this act particularly derisive. The removal of the robe signifies the end of the mock coronation and the transition to the grim reality of crucifixion.and put His own clothes back on Him Returning Jesus' own clothes to Him was a practical step before leading Him to crucifixion, as Roman law required the condemned to be crucified in their own garments. This act also highlights the stripping away of any false honor given during the mockery, returning Jesus to His humble state. It underscores His role as the suffering servant, who bore humiliation and shame.Then they led Him out to crucify Him This phrase marks the beginning of the final journey to Golgotha, the place of crucifixion. The act of leading Jesus out of the city aligns with the Old Testament sacrificial system, where the sin offering was taken outside the camp (<a href="/leviticus/16-27.htm">Leviticus 16:27</a>). This fulfills the typology of Jesus as the ultimate sin offering, bearing the sins of the world. The crucifixion itself was a Roman method of execution reserved for the most serious offenders, emphasizing the depth of Jesus' humiliation and suffering.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure of the passage, who is being mocked and prepared for crucifixion. His suffering is a fulfillment of prophecy and a demonstration of His obedience and love. 2. <a href="/topical/r/roman_soldiers.htm">Roman Soldiers</a> They are the ones mocking Jesus, dressing Him in a purple robe, and later leading Him to be crucified. Their actions reflect the fulfillment of the prophecy of the suffering servant. 3. <a href="/topical/p/purple_robe.htm">Purple Robe</a> A symbol of royalty, used here mockingly to ridicule Jesus' claim to kingship. It signifies the irony of the situation, as Jesus is indeed the King of Kings. 4. <a href="/topical/c/crucifixion.htm">Crucifixion</a> The method of execution that Jesus is being led to. It is a brutal form of punishment that fulfills Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's suffering. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where these events are taking place, significant as the center of Jewish worship and prophecy fulfillment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_humility_of_christ.htm">The Humility of Christ</a> Jesus willingly endured mockery and suffering, demonstrating ultimate humility. Believers are called to emulate His humility in their own lives. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> The events of <a href="/mark/15-20.htm">Mark 15:20</a> show the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, affirming the reliability of Scripture and God's sovereign plan. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_redemption.htm">The Cost of Redemption</a> Jesus' suffering and crucifixion highlight the immense cost of our redemption, prompting gratitude and worship from believers. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_mockery.htm">Responding to Mockery</a> Jesus' response to mockery and suffering is a model for believers facing persecution or ridicule for their faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_irony_of_kingship.htm">The Irony of Kingship</a> The mockery of Jesus as King ironically affirms His true identity. Believers are reminded of the upside-down nature of God's kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 15</a> <a href="/q/day_21_insights_on_spiritual_growth.htm">What events transpired during the crucifixion of Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/why_only_mark_mentions_the_naked_man.htm">Mark 14:51–52 – Why does only Mark mention the young man fleeing naked, and what historical or symbolic significance could this event have? </a> <a href="/q/key_elements_of_christ's_death_resurrection.htm">What are the key elements of Christ's death and resurrection?</a> <a href="/q/did_both_thieves_mock_jesus.htm">Did both thieves crucified with Jesus mock him? Yes (Mark 15:32) or No, one mocked and the other defended him (Luke 23:43)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - And when they had mocked him, they took off from him the purple, and put on him his garments. The silence of our blessed Lord during these wanton and aggravated insults is very remarkable, and also the total absence of any legal grounds for his condemnation. And they lead him out to crucify him. Assuming the palace of Pilate to have been near the gate of Jaffa, north-west of Mount Zion, and the place of crucifixion that now assigned to it, within the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, - the distance would be about one-third of a mile. <a href="/commentaries/mark/15-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>After καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they had mocked ἐνέπαιξαν (enepaixan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1702.htm">Strong's 1702: </a> To mock, ridicule. From en and paizo; to jeer at, i.e. Deride. Him, αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. they removed ἐξέδυσαν (exedysan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1562.htm">Strong's 1562: </a> From ek and the base of duno; to cause to sink out of, i.e. to divest. the τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. purple [robe] πορφύραν (porphyran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4209.htm">Strong's 4209: </a> Of Latin origin; the 'purple' mussel, i.e. the red-blue color itself, and finally a garment dyed with it. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. put ἐνέδυσαν (enedysan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1746.htm">Strong's 1746: </a> To put on, clothe (another). From en and duno; to invest with clothing. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. own ἴδια (idia) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2398.htm">Strong's 2398: </a> Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. clothes [back] ἱμάτια (himatia) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2440.htm">Strong's 2440: </a> A long flowing outer garment, tunic. Neuter of a presumed derivative of ennumi; a dress. on Him. αὐτὸν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Then Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they led Him out ἐξάγουσιν (exagousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1806.htm">Strong's 1806: </a> To lead out, sometimes to death, execution. From ek and ago; to lead forth. to ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. crucify σταυρώσωσιν (staurōsōsin) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4717.htm">Strong's 4717: </a> From stauros; to impale on the cross; figuratively, to extinguish passion or selfishness. Him. αὐτόν (auton) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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