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King of the Jews!” they mocked, as they slapped him across the face. <a href="/esv/john/19.htm">English Standard Version</a> They came up to him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and struck him with their hands. <a href="/bsb/john/19.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face. <a href="/blb/john/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they began coming up to Him and saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!" And they kept giving Him blows with the palm. <a href="/kjv/john/19.htm">King James Bible</a> And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands. <a href="/nkjv/john/19.htm">New King James Version</a> Then they said, “Hail, King of the Jews!” And they struck Him with their hands. <a href="/nasb_/john/19.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and they repeatedly came up to Him and said, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapped Him in the face again and again. <a href="/nasb/john/19.htm">NASB 1995</a> and they began to come up to Him and say, &#8220Hail, King of the Jews!&#8221 and to give Him slaps in the face. <a href="/nasb77/john/19.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and they began to come up to Him, and say, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and to give Him blows in the face. <a href="/lsb/john/19.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and they were coming to Him and saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and were giving Him slaps in the face. <a href="/amp/john/19.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and they kept coming up to Him, saying [mockingly], “Hail, King of the Jews [Good health! Peace! Long life to you, King of the Jews]!” And they slapped Him in the face. <a href="/csb/john/19.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> And they kept coming up to him and saying, “Hail, king of the Jews! ” and were slapping his face. <a href="/hcsb/john/19.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> And they repeatedly came up to Him and said, &#8220Hail, King of the Jews!&#8221 and were slapping His face. <a href="/asv/john/19.htm">American Standard Version</a> and they came unto him, and said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they struck him with their hands. <a href="/cev/john/19.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> They came up to him and said, "Hey, you king of the Jews!" They also hit him with their fists. <a href="/erv/john/19.htm">English Revised Version</a> and they came unto him, and said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they struck him with their hands. <a href="/gwt/john/19.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> They went up to him, said, "Long live the king of the Jews!" and slapped his face. <a href="/gnt/john/19.htm">Good News Translation</a> and came to him and said, "Long live the King of the Jews!" And they went up and slapped him. <a href="/isv/john/19.htm">International Standard Version</a> They kept coming up to him and saying, "Long live the king of the Jews!" Then they began to slap him on the face. <a href="/msb/john/19.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And they kept saying, ?Hail, King of the Jews!? and slapping Him in the face. <a href="/net/john/19.htm">NET Bible</a> They came up to him again and again and said, "Hail, king of the Jews!" And they struck him repeatedly in the face. <a href="/nheb/john/19.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And they kept coming up to him and saying, "Greetings, King of the Jews." and they struck him with their hands. <a href="/wbt/john/19.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands. <a href="/wey/john/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then they began to march up to Him, saying in a mocking voice, "Hail King of the Jews!" And they struck Him with the palms of their hands. <a href="/web/john/19.htm">World English Bible</a> They kept saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and they kept slapping him. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/john/19.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and said, “Hail! The King of the Jews”; and they were giving Him slaps. <a href="/blb/john/19.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And they began coming up to Him and saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!" And they kept giving Him blows with the palm. <a href="/ylt/john/19.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and said, 'Hail! the king of the Jews;' and they were giving him slaps. <a href="/slt/john/19.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they gave him blows with a rod.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/john/19.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And they came to him, and said: Hail, king of the Jews; and they gave him blows. <a href="/cpdv/john/19.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And they were approaching him and saying, “Hail, king of the Jews!” And they struck him repeatedly. <a href="/nabre/john/19.htm">New American Bible</a> and they came to him and said, “Hail, King of the Jews!” And they struck him repeatedly. <a href="/nrsvce/john/19.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They kept coming up to him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and striking him on the face.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/john/19.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they said, Peace be to you, O king of the Jews! and they struck him on his cheeks. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/john/19.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And they were saying, “Hail to you, King of the Judeans”, and they were hitting him on his cheeks.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/john/19.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and said: Hail, King of the Jews. And they struck him with their open hands.<CM> <a href="/godbey/john/19.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and came to Him and continued to say, Hail, King of the Jews! and they gave Him slaps. <a href="/haweis/john/19.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they gave him slaps on the face with their hands. <a href="/mace/john/19.htm">Mace New Testament</a> hail king of the Jews! said they, and struck him on the cheeks. <a href="/wey/john/19.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then they began to march up to Him, saying in a mocking voice, "Hail King of the Jews!" And they struck Him with the palms of their hands. <a href="/worrell/john/19.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and they kept coming to Him, and saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!" And they were giving Him blows with a rod. <a href="/worsley/john/19.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and threw a purple robe about Him, and said, "Hail king of the Jews," and struck Him with their hands. <a href="/parallel/john/19-3.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/ixy2bchmXZ0?start=6611" 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/john/19.htm">The Soldiers Mock Jesus</a> …2The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns, set it on His head, and dressed Him in a purple robe. 3<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: ērchonto (V-IIM/P-3P) -- To come, go. ">they went up</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">to</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 again and again,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: elegon (V-IIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">saying,</a> <a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: Chaire (V-PMA-2S) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.">“Hail,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-VMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/935.htm" title="935: Basileus (N-NMS) -- A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.">King</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaiōn (Adj-GMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">Jews!”</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: edidosan (V-IIA-3P) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">slapping Him in the face.</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."></a> <a href="/greek/4475.htm" title="4475: rhapismata (N-ANP) -- A slap, blow on the cheek with the open hand. From rhapizo; a slap."></a> 4Once again Pilate came out and said to the Jews, “Look, I am bringing Him out to you to let you know that I find no basis for a charge against Him.”…<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/27-29.htm">Matthew 27:29-30</a> And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand, knelt down before Him, and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” / Then they spit on Him and took the staff and struck Him on the head repeatedly. <a href="/mark/15-17.htm">Mark 15:17-19</a> They dressed Him in a purple robe, twisted together a crown of thorns, and set it on His head. / And they began to salute Him: “Hail, King of the Jews!” / They kept striking His head with a staff and spitting on Him. And they knelt down and bowed before 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="/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="/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/22-7.htm">Psalm 22:7-8</a> All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads: / “He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.” <a href="/psalms/69-19.htm">Psalm 69:19-20</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. <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="/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="/mark/14-65.htm">Mark 14:65</a> Then some of them began to spit on Him. They blindfolded Him, struck Him with their fists, and said to Him, “Prophesy!” And the officers received Him with slaps in His face. <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="/john/18-22.htm">John 18:22-23</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?” / Jesus replied, “If I said something wrong, testify as to what was wrong. But if I spoke correctly, why did you strike Me?” <a href="/acts/5-41.htm">Acts 5:41</a> The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. <a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2-3</a> Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. / Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. <a href="/micah/5-1.htm">Micah 5:1</a> Now, O daughter of troops, mobilize your troops; for a siege is laid against us! With a rod they will strike the cheek of the judge of Israel.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands.Hail.<a href="/matthew/26-49.htm">Matthew 26:49</a> And forthwith he came to Jesus, and said, Hail, master; and kissed him.<a href="/matthew/27-29.htm">Matthew 27:29</a> 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, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!<a href="/luke/1-28.htm">Luke 1:28</a> And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.King.<a href="/john/19-19.htm">John 19:19-22</a> And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS… <a href="/john/18-33.htm">John 18:33</a> Then Pilate entered into the judgment hall again, and called Jesus, and said unto him, Art thou the King of the Jews?<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/john/18-23.htm">Blows</a> <a href="/john/18-22.htm">Face</a> <a href="/luke/1-28.htm">Hail</a> <a href="/john/18-36.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/john/18-39.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/john/18-17.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/john/17-3.htm">Life</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-14.htm">March</a> <a href="/luke/23-36.htm">Mocking</a> <a href="/john/12-13.htm">Palms</a> <a href="/matthew/5-39.htm">Slaps</a> <a href="/john/18-10.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/john/18-22.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/john/18-37.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/12-16.htm">Blows</a> <a href="/john/20-7.htm">Face</a> <a href="/acts/23-26.htm">Hail</a> <a href="/john/20-20.htm">Hands</a> <a href="/john/19-4.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/john/19-12.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/john/20-31.htm">Life</a> <a href="/acts/7-40.htm">March</a> <a href="/acts/2-13.htm">Mocking</a> <a href="/exodus/15-27.htm">Palms</a> <a href="/matthew/5-39.htm">Slaps</a> <a href="/acts/7-24.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/acts/5-11.htm">Struck</a> <a href="/acts/2-14.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">John 19</div>1. <a href="/john/19-1.htm">Jesus is scourged, crowned with thorns, and beaten.</a> 4. <a href="/john/19-4.htm">Pilate is desirous to release him, </a> 15. <a href="/john/19-15.htm">but being overcome with the outrage of the crowd, he delivers him to be crucified.</a> 23. <a href="/john/19-23.htm">They cast lots for his garments.</a> 25. <a href="/john/19-25.htm">He commends his mother to John.</a> 28. <a href="/john/19-28.htm">He dies.</a> 31. <a href="/john/19-31.htm">His side is pierced.</a> 38. <a href="/john/19-38.htm">He is buried by Joseph and Nicodemus.</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/john/19.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/john/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/john/19.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And they went up to Him again and again This phrase highlights the repeated and relentless nature of the mockery Jesus endured. The Roman soldiers, who were likely Gentiles, did not understand the significance of Jesus' kingship. Their actions fulfilled the prophecy of <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a>, which speaks of the Messiah being despised and rejected. The repetition underscores the intensity of the humiliation, as Jesus was subjected to continuous scorn.saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” The soldiers' mockery of Jesus as "King of the Jews" is deeply ironic. While they intended to ridicule, they inadvertently acknowledged a profound truth. This title was also used by the Magi in <a href="/matthew/2-2.htm">Matthew 2:2</a> when they sought the newborn Jesus, indicating His royal lineage as a descendant of David. The phrase "Hail" mimics the Roman salute to Caesar, further mocking Jesus' claim to kingship. This mockery fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/psalms/22-7.htm">Psalm 22:7</a>, where the suffering servant is scorned by those around Him.and slapping Him in the face. The act of slapping Jesus was a physical manifestation of the contempt and rejection He faced. In the cultural context of the time, striking someone on the face was a severe insult, signifying utter disrespect. This act of violence fulfills the prophecy in <a href="/isaiah/50-6.htm">Isaiah 50:6</a>, where the servant of the Lord offers His back to those who beat Him and His cheeks to those who pull out His beard. The physical abuse Jesus suffered is a type of the suffering servant, illustrating His role as the sacrificial Lamb who endures humiliation and pain for the sake of humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure of the New Testament, who is being mocked and physically abused in this passage. He is referred to sarcastically as "King of the Jews" by His tormentors. 2. <a href="/topical/r/roman_soldiers.htm">Roman Soldiers</a> The individuals who are mocking and striking Jesus. They represent the authority of the Roman Empire and are carrying out the orders of Pontius Pilate. 3. <a href="/topical/p/pontius_pilate's_headquarters.htm">Pontius Pilate's Headquarters</a> The location where Jesus is being held and mocked. This is the place where Roman authority is exercised over the Jewish people. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_mockery.htm">The Mockery</a> The act of derision and physical abuse directed at Jesus, highlighting the humiliation He endured before His crucifixion. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_jewish_leaders.htm">The Jewish Leaders</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, they play a crucial role in the events leading to Jesus' crucifixion by handing Him over to the Romans.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_humility_of_christ.htm">The Humility of Christ</a> Jesus' willingness to endure mockery and abuse without retaliation exemplifies true humility and submission to God's will. <a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> The events of <a href="/john/19-3.htm">John 19:3</a> fulfill Old Testament prophecies about the suffering Messiah, reinforcing the divine plan and purpose in Jesus' suffering. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_persecution.htm">Responding to Persecution</a> Believers can learn from Jesus' example of enduring persecution with grace and patience, trusting in God's ultimate justice. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_redemption.htm">The Cost of Redemption</a> The physical and emotional suffering Jesus endured highlights the immense cost of our redemption and should inspire gratitude and reverence. <a href="/topical/t/the_irony_of_the_mockery.htm">The Irony of the Mockery</a> The soldiers mockingly call Jesus "King of the Jews," yet in doing so, they unknowingly proclaim a profound truth about His identity and mission.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_john_19.htm">Top 10 Lessons from John 19</a> <a href="/q/what_does_day_14_teach_in_journey.htm">What events transpired during the crucifixion of Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/what_happened_at_jesus'_crucifixion.htm">What events define the crucifixion in Journey to the Cross?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_pilate's_'king_of_the_jews'.htm">Is there any historical evidence outside John 19:19 to confirm Pilate's inscription of 'King of the Jews'?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_inri_mean.htm">What is the meaning of the letters INRI?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/john/19.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) And said, Hail, King of the Jews.--The reading of the better MSS. is, and they kept coming to Him and saying . . . It is a description of the mock reverence which they paid Him. They kept drawing near and bowing before Him. (Comp. <a href="/matthew/27-29.htm" title="And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it on his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!">Matthew 27:29</a>.)They smote him with their hands.--Comp. Note on <a href="/john/18-22.htm" title="And when he had thus spoken, one of the officers which stood by struck Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, Answer you the high priest so?">John 18:22</a>.(3) That St. John is not careful to give the time more than roughly "about the sixth hour." The hours of that day may well be confused, for their sorrow would have made minutes seem as hours, and the sun, which on other days marked the hours, was on that day itself darkened. St. Matthew is equally uncertain at what exact time there was the cry with a loud voice (<a href="/matthew/27-46.htm" title="And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?">Matthew 27:46</a>), and St. Luke does not give the exact time when the darkness commenced (<a href="/luke/23-44.htm" title="And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour.">Luke 23:44</a>).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/john/19.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - They kept on coming to him, and saying to him, in sportive mockery of his supposed Kingship, and utter scorn of the nation whose Messianic hope they derided, Hail, King of the Jews! They did a sham obeisance to him, having elected him, as Roman guards often did, an "imperator" on the field of battle. The offerings which they presented to him were not the kiss of homage, but ῤαπίσματα. They kept on offering him blows on the face, strokes with the hand or with rods (cf. <a href="/john/18-22.htm">John 18:22</a>, note). Hengstenberg, recalling here (<a href="/matthew/27-29.htm">Matthew 27:29</a>) that they put a reed in his hand, symbol of a scepter, supposes that he refused to hold it, in consequence of which they took it from him, and smote him with it. The awful indignity was a wondrous prophecy. Nay, from that very hour he began to reign. That crown of thorns has been more lasting than any royal diadem. Those cruel insults have been the title-deeds of his imperial sway, by which he has mastered the nations. He was wounded, bruised, for the iniquities of us all. The representatives of the outside world thus share expressly in the shame and ban by which the Hebrew theocracy is crushed, and the prince of this world is judged. "They know not what they do;" but Jew and Roman are guilty before God. <a href="/commentaries/john/19-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they went up ἤρχοντο (ērchonto) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. to πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. Him {again and again}, 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. saying, ἔλεγον (elegon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Hail, Χαῖρε (Chaire) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5463.htm">Strong's 5463: </a> A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well. King Βασιλεὺς (Basileus) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. of the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive 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. Jews!” Ἰουδαίων (Ioudaiōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. slapping Him in the face. ἐδίδοσαν (edidosan) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. 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