and struck Him on the head with a reed, and spit upon Him, and bowed their knees, and did Him homage.

And there ran one, and filled a spunge with vinegar, and putting it on a reed offered it Him to drink, saying, Let Him alone, let us see whether Elias will come to take Him down.

And mind what ye hear: for with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you; and more shall be imparted to you that are observant: