Matthew 27:27-32 (Matins Gospel)
27 |
Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the Praetorium and gathered the whole garrison around Him. |
28 |
And they stripped Him and put a scarlet robe on Him. |
29 |
When they had twisted a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand. And they bowed the knee before Him and mocked Him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews!" |
30 |
Then they spat on Him, and took the reed and struck Him on the head. |
31 |
And when they had mocked Him, they took the robe off Him, put His own clothes on Him, and led Him away to be crucified. |
32 |
Now as they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. Him they compelled to bear His cross. |