Mark 15:17 net — They put a purple cloak on him and after braiding a crown of thorns, they put it on him.

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"They put a purple cloak on him and after braiding a crown of thorns, they put it on him."

— Mark 15:17, NET Bible

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Mark 15 — Context

14

Pilate asked them,“Why? What has he done wrong?” But they shouted more insistently,“Crucify him!”

15

Because he wanted to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas for them. Then, after he had Jesus flogged, he handed him over to be crucified.

16

Jesus is Mocked So the soldiers led him into the palace(that is, the governor’s residence) and called together the whole cohort.

17

They put a purple cloak on him and after braiding a crown of thorns, they put it on him.

18

They began to salute him:“Hail, king of the Jews!”

19

Again and again they struck him on the head with a staff and spit on him. Then they knelt down and paid homage to him.

20

When they had finished mocking him, they stripped him of the purple cloak and put his own clothes back on him. Then they led him away to crucify him.

Mark 15:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 15:17 say?
Mark 15:17 in the NET Bible reads: “They put a purple cloak on him and after braiding a crown of thorns, they put it on him.”
Where is Mark 15:17 in the Bible?
Mark 15:17 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 15, verse 17.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 15:17.
What translation should I read Mark 15:17 in?
Mark 15:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 15:17?
Mark 15:17 reads (NET): “They put a purple cloak on him and after braiding a crown of thorns, they put it on him.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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