And they struck him on the head with a reed, and spit upon him, and kneeling down, did him homage.

And one ran and filled a sponge with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave it to him to drink, saying, Hold! Let us see whether Elijah will come to take him down.

And he said to them, Take heed what ye hear. With what measure ye mete, it will be measured to you, and more will be added to you.