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and they call together the whole band. <a href="/nkjv/mark/15.htm">New King James Version</a> Then the soldiers led Him away into the hall called Praetorium, and they called together the whole garrison. <a href="/nasb_/mark/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now the soldiers took Him away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium), and they called together the whole Roman cohort. <a href="/nasb/mark/15.htm">NASB 1995</a> The soldiers took Him away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium), and they called together the whole Roman cohort. <a href="/nasb77/mark/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And the soldiers took Him away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium), and they called together the whole Roman cohort. <a href="/lsb/mark/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So the soldiers took Him away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium), and they called together the whole Roman cohort. <a href="/amp/mark/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a> The soldiers led Him away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium), and they called together the entire [Roman] battalion [of 600 soldiers]. <a href="/csb/mark/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> The soldiers led him away into the palace (that is, the governor’s residence ) and called the whole company together. <a href="/hcsb/mark/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then the soldiers led Him away into the courtyard (that is, headquarters) and called the whole company together. <a href="/asv/mark/15.htm">American Standard Version</a> And the soldiers led him away within the court, which is the Pr锟絫orium; and they call together the whole band. <a href="/cev/mark/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The soldiers led Jesus inside the courtyard of the fortress and called together the rest of the troops. <a href="/erv/mark/15.htm">English Revised Version</a> And the soldiers led him away within the court, which is the Praetorium; and they call together the whole band. <a href="/gwt/mark/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The soldiers led Jesus into the courtyard of the palace and called together the whole troop. <a href="/gnt/mark/15.htm">Good News Translation</a> The soldiers took Jesus inside to the courtyard of the governor's palace and called together the rest of the company. <a href="/isv/mark/15.htm">International Standard Version</a> The soldiers led Jesus into the courtyard of the palace (that is, the governor's headquarters) and called out the whole guard. <a href="/msb/mark/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then the soldiers led Jesus away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium) and called the whole company together. <a href="/net/mark/15.htm">NET Bible</a> So the soldiers led him into the palace (that is, the governor's residence) and called together the whole cohort. <a href="/nheb/mark/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> The soldiers led him away within the court, which is the Praetorium; and they called together the whole cohort. <a href="/wbt/mark/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Pretorium; and they call together the whole band; <a href="/wey/mark/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then the soldiers led Him away into the court of the Palace (the Praetorium) <a href="/web/mark/15.htm">World English Bible</a> The soldiers led him away within the court, which is the Praetorium; and they called together the whole cohort. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And the soldiers led Him away into the hall, which is [the] Praetorium, and call together the whole band, <a href="/blb/mark/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And the soldiers led Him away into the palace, that is the Praetorium, and they call together the whole cohort. <a href="/ylt/mark/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And the soldiers led him away into the hall, which is Praetorium, and call together the whole band, <a href="/slt/mark/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And the soldiers led him away within the hall, which is the Pretorium; and they call together the whole band.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And the soldiers led him away into the court of the palace, and they called together the whole band: <a href="/cpdv/mark/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then the soldiers led him away to the court of the praetorium. And they called together the entire cohort. <a href="/nabre/mark/15.htm">New American Bible</a> The soldiers led him away inside the palace, that is, the praetorium, and assembled the whole cohort. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then the soldiers led him into the courtyard of the palace (that is, the governor’s headquarters ); and they called together the whole cohort.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then the soldiers took him to the inner courtyard, which is the Praetorium; and they called together the whole company. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But the soldiers led him within the courtyard, which is the Praetorium, and they called the whole company of soldiers.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And the soldiers led him away within the court, which is the governor's house, and called together the whole band. <a href="/godbey/mark/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And the soldiers led Him into the court, which is the judgment hall; and call around Him the whole band. <a href="/haweis/mark/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then the soldiers led him to the hall, which is the Pr锟絫orium, and called together the whole band. <a href="/mace/mark/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Then the soldiers took Jesus away into the hall, call'd Pretorium; and summon'd their whole company together. <a href="/wey/mark/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then the soldiers led Him away into the court of the Palace (the Praetorium) <a href="/worrell/mark/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And the soldiers led Him away within the court, which is the Praetorium; and they call together the whole band. <a href="/worsley/mark/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And the soldiers led Him away into the hall, which is called the Pretorium; and gathered their whole company together: <a href="/parallel/mark/15-16.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=5334" 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> 15And wishing to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified. 16<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Hoi (Art-NMP) -- 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/4757.htm" title="4757: stratiōtai (N-NMP) -- A soldier. From a presumed derivative of the same as stratia; a camper-out, i.e. A warrior.">soldiers</a> <a href="/greek/520.htm" title="520: apēgagon (V-AIA-3P) -- To lead, carry, take away; met: To be led astray, seduced. From apo and ago; to take off.">led Jesus away</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/2080.htm" title="2080: esō (Prep) -- Within, inside, with verbs either of rest or of motion; prep: within, to within, inside. From eis; inside.">into</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- 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/833.htm" title="833: aulēs (N-GFS) -- From the same as aer; a yard; by implication, a mansion.">palace</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-NNS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">(that</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is,</a> <a href="/greek/4232.htm" title="4232: Praitōrion (N-NNS) -- Of Latin origin; the praetorium or governor's courtroom.">the Praetorium)</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4779.htm" title="4779: synkalousin (V-PIA-3P) -- To call together. From sun and kaleo; to convoke.">called</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/3650.htm" title="3650: holēn (Adj-AFS) -- All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; whole or all, i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb.">whole</a> <a href="/greek/4686.htm" title="4686: speiran (N-AFS) -- A cohort, the tenth part of a legion; a military guard. ">company together.</a> 17They dressed Him in a purple robe, twisted together a crown of thorns, and set it on His head.…<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/27-27.htm">Matthew 27:27</a> Then the governor’s soldiers took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole company around Him. <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="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a> He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. <a href="/psalms/22-16.htm">Psalm 22:16-18</a> For dogs surround me; a band of evil men encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet. / I can count all my bones; they stare and gloat over me. / They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing. <a href="/john/18-33.htm">John 18:33-36</a> Pilate went back into the Praetorium, summoned Jesus, and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” / “Are you saying this on your own,” Jesus asked, “or did others tell you about Me?” / “Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed You over to me. What have You done?” ... <a href="/luke/23-11.htm">Luke 23:11</a> And even Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked Him. Dressing Him in a fine robe, they sent Him back to Pilate. <a href="/matthew/26-67.htm">Matthew 26:67-68</a> Then they spit in His face and struck Him. Others slapped Him / and said, “Prophesy to us, Christ! Who hit You?” <a href="/john/19-1.htm">John 19:1</a> Then Pilate took Jesus and had Him flogged. <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/69-19.htm">Psalm 69:19-21</a> You know my reproach, my shame and disgrace. All my adversaries are before You. / Insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. I looked for sympathy, but there was none, for comforters, but I found no one. / They poisoned my food with gall and gave me vinegar to quench my thirst. <a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a> When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. <a href="/philippians/2-7.htm">Philippians 2:7-8</a> but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. / And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross. <a href="/hebrews/13-12.htm">Hebrews 13:12-13</a> And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate, to sanctify the people by His own blood. / Therefore let us go to Him outside the camp, bearing the disgrace He bore. <a href="/matthew/20-19.htm">Matthew 20:19</a> and will deliver Him over to the Gentiles to be mocked and flogged and crucified. And on the third day He will be raised to life.” <a href="/john/19-16.htm">John 19:16</a> Then Pilate handed Jesus over to be crucified, and the soldiers took Him away.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Praetorium; and they call together the whole band.the soldiers.<a href="/matthew/27-27.htm">Matthew 27:27</a> Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered unto him the whole band of soldiers.Praetorium.<a href="/john/18-28.htm">John 18:28</a> Then led they Jesus from Caiaphas unto the hall of judgment: and it was early; and they themselves went not into the judgment hall, lest they should be defiled; but that they might eat the passover.<a href="/john/19-9.htm">John 19:9</a> And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/22-7.htm">Army</a> <a href="/mark/14-43.htm">Band</a> <a href="/matthew/27-27.htm">Battalion</a> <a href="/mark/14-66.htm">Building</a> <a href="/matthew/27-27.htm">Cohort</a> <a href="/matthew/27-27.htm">Company</a> <a href="/mark/14-68.htm">Court</a> <a href="/mark/11-9.htm">Front</a> <a href="/mark/14-54.htm">Hall</a> <a href="/mark/14-54.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/mark/15-15.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/15-1.htm">Led</a> <a href="/mark/14-66.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/matthew/27-27.htm">Praetorium</a> <a href="/matthew/27-27.htm">Roman</a> <a href="/matthew/28-15.htm">Soldiers</a> <a href="/mark/14-66.htm">Square</a> <a href="/mark/14-59.htm">Together</a> <a href="/mark/15-1.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/mark/14-58.htm">Within</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/2-13.htm">Army</a> <a href="/luke/2-13.htm">Band</a> <a href="/john/18-3.htm">Battalion</a> <a href="/mark/15-29.htm">Building</a> <a href="/john/18-3.htm">Cohort</a> <a href="/luke/2-13.htm">Company</a> <a href="/luke/11-21.htm">Court</a> <a href="/mark/15-39.htm">Front</a> <a href="/luke/11-21.htm">Hall</a> <a href="/luke/1-41.htm">Inside</a> <a href="/mark/15-22.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/15-20.htm">Led</a> <a href="/luke/11-21.htm">Palace</a> <a href="/john/18-28.htm">Praetorium</a> <a href="/luke/2-1.htm">Roman</a> <a href="/luke/3-14.htm">Soldiers</a> <a href="/luke/7-33.htm">Square</a> <a href="/mark/15-17.htm">Together</a> <a href="/mark/15-33.htm">Whole</a> <a href="/luke/1-41.htm">Within</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>Then the soldiers led Jesus away This phrase indicates the Roman soldiers' control over Jesus, highlighting His submission to the authorities. It fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/53-7.htm">Isaiah 53:7</a>, where the Messiah is described as being led like a lamb to the slaughter. The soldiers' actions are part of the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan.into the palace (that is, the Praetorium) The Praetorium was the governor's official residence in Jerusalem, likely located in the Antonia Fortress. This setting underscores the Roman authority over Judea and the political tension of the time. The use of the term "palace" emphasizes the contrast between the earthly power of Rome and the spiritual kingdom of Jesus.and called the whole company together A Roman cohort could consist of several hundred soldiers, indicating a significant number of troops were present. This gathering reflects the mockery and scorn Jesus faced, as the soldiers prepared to ridicule Him. It also highlights the fulfillment of <a href="/psalms/22-16.htm">Psalm 22:16</a>, where the psalmist speaks of being surrounded by a company of evildoers.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is being led away by the soldiers to face further mockery and suffering. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_soldiers.htm">The Soldiers</a> Roman soldiers responsible for carrying out the orders of the Roman governor, Pilate. They play a role in the mockery and crucifixion of Jesus. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_palace.htm">The Palace (Praetorium)</a> The governor's residence in Jerusalem, where Jesus is taken. It serves as the setting for the events leading up to His crucifixion. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_whole_company.htm">The Whole Company</a> Refers to the cohort of Roman soldiers, which could number up to 600 men, gathered to mock and abuse Jesus. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_event.htm">The Event</a> This verse sets the stage for the mockery and humiliation of Jesus by the Roman soldiers, a prelude to His crucifixion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_humility_of_christ.htm">The Humility of Christ</a> Jesus willingly submitted to humiliation and suffering, demonstrating ultimate humility and obedience to the Father's will. As believers, we are called to emulate His humility in our own lives. <a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_suffering.htm">The Reality of Suffering</a> Jesus' suffering was real and intense, reminding us that suffering is a part of the Christian journey. We can find comfort in knowing that Jesus understands our pain and walks with us through it. <a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> The events in <a href="/mark/15-16.htm">Mark 15:16</a> fulfill Old Testament prophecies about the Messiah's suffering, reinforcing the reliability and divine inspiration of Scripture. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_redemption.htm">The Cost of Redemption</a> The mockery and suffering Jesus endured highlight the immense cost of our redemption. This should lead us to a deeper appreciation and gratitude for His sacrifice. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_stand_firm.htm">The Call to Stand Firm</a> In the face of mockery and persecution, Jesus stood firm in His mission. As His followers, we are called to stand firm in our faith, even when faced with opposition.<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/who_serves_the_lord_with_true_faith.htm">Who was Rufus mentioned in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_killed_jesus.htm">Who killed Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_mark_15_align_with_other_gospels.htm">How do the events described in Mark 15 align with differing crucifixion accounts in the other Gospels? </a> <a href="/q/why_do_upright_people_suffer_injustice.htm">How does Proverbs 12:2 align with the reality that many upright people throughout history have suffered injustice rather than finding divine favor? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) Into the hall, called Praetorium.--The same word is used by St. Matthew (<a href="/matthew/27-27.htm" title="Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the common hall, and gathered to him the whole band of soldiers.">Matthew 27:27</a>), but is there translated the "common hall." See Note there as to the meaning of the word. Here, again, we have a Latin word.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 16. - And the soldiers led him away within the court, which is the Praetorium; and they call together the whole band. This was the principal court of the palace, where a large number of soldiers were always quartered. "The whole band" would be the "cohors praetoria" of Cicero; Pilate's body-guard. <a href="/commentaries/mark/15-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. the Οἱ (Hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural <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. soldiers στρατιῶται (stratiōtai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4757.htm">Strong's 4757: </a> A soldier. From a presumed derivative of the same as stratia; a camper-out, i.e. A warrior. led [Jesus] away ἀπήγαγον (apēgagon) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_520.htm">Strong's 520: </a> To lead, carry, take away; met: To be led astray, seduced. From apo and ago; to take off. into ἔσω (esō) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2080.htm">Strong's 2080: </a> Within, inside, with verbs either of rest or of motion; prep: within, to within, inside. From eis; inside. the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive 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. palace αὐλῆς (aulēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_833.htm">Strong's 833: </a> From the same as aer; a yard; by implication, a mansion. (that ὅ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. is, ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. [the] Praetorium) Πραιτώριον (Praitōrion) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4232.htm">Strong's 4232: </a> Of Latin origin; the praetorium or governor's courtroom. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. called συνκαλοῦσιν (synkalousin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4779.htm">Strong's 4779: </a> To call together. From sun and kaleo; to convoke. 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. whole ὅλην (holēn) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3650.htm">Strong's 3650: </a> All, the whole, entire, complete. A primary word; 'whole' or 'all', i.e. Complete, especially as noun or adverb. company {together}. σπεῖραν (speiran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4686.htm">Strong's 4686: </a> A cohort, the tenth part of a legion; a military guard. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/15-16.htm">Mark 15:16 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/15-16.htm">Mark 15:16 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/15-16.htm">Mark 15:16 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/15-16.htm">Mark 15:16 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/15-16.htm">Mark 15:16 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/15-16.htm">Mark 15:16 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/15-16.htm">Mark 15:16 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/15-16.htm">Mark 15:16 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/15-16.htm">Mark 15:16 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/15-16.htm">Mark 15:16 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/15-16.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 15:16 The soldiers led him away within (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/15-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 15:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 15:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/15-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 15:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 15:17" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>