and plaiting a crown of thorns put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand; and bowing the knee to Him, continued to mock Him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!

And the angel having come to her said; Hail, thou blessed one; the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women.

King

And Pilate also wrote His title, and placed it upon the cross. And it was written, JESUS THE NAZARENE THE KING OF THE JEWS.

Then Pilate came again into the judgment hall, and asked Jesus, and said to Him, Art thou the King of the Jews?

General references

And certain ones began to spit on Him, and to cover His face, and to buffet Him, and say to Him, Prophesy: and the officers received Him with blows.

And they put on Him a purple robe, and having plaited a thorny crown, put it on Him.

Therefore having scourged Him, I will release Him.