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Mark 15

Mark 15:16

The Soldiers Mock Jesus · Mark 15:16–20
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Translations

Modern
Then the soldiers led Jesus away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium) and called the whole company together.
Traditional
And the soldiers led him away into the hall, called Pretorium; and they call together the whole band.
Literal
And the soldiers led Him away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium), and they call together the whole cohort.
Latin
Milites autem duxerunt eum in atrium prætorii, et convocant totam cohortem,

Interlinear

Greek
English
Then the soldiers led Jesus away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium) and called the whole company together.

Notes

Mark 15:16

the whole company: This was literally a cohort, which was one-tenth of a Roman legion of soldiers, or about 600 men. Those called to attend were likely all the soldiers on duty in the Praetorium.

Mark 15:16–41

The crucifixion story is one of the most historically reliable events from ancient history. Why would the early church invent a story where its central figure died as a criminal? This story was offensive to Jews and seemed ridiculous to non-Jews (1 Corinthians 1:23).

Events

Parallels

Isaiah 50:4–11 Matthew 27:27–31 Luke 22:63–65 John 19:1–15

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Gospel Mark, Gospel of Passion Praetorium, Praetorian Guard Rome (City)

Topics

Courts of Justice: The Judgment of Immediately Executed Jesus, the Christ: Mocked by the Soldiers (In Jerusalem) Pretorium: Also Called Praetorium, Common Hall, Judgment Hall, and Palace Soldiers: Crucified Jesus Soldiers: Mock Jesus