"Where is the new-born King of the Jews? for we saw his star in the east, and have come to do homage to him."

Meanwhile Jesus was brought before the Roman Governor. "Are you the King of the Jews?" asked the Governor. "It is true," answered Jesus.

And having twisted some thorns into a crown, put it on his head, and a rod in his right hand, and then, going down on their knees before him, they mocked him. "Long life to you, King of the Jews!" they said.

Above his head they fixed the accusation against him written out--'THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.'

So the soldiers took the money, and did as they were instructed. And this story has been current among the Jews from that day to this.