John 19:3 meaning and explanation
And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face.
John 19:3, Berean Standard Bible
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Roman soldiers had just flogged Jesus and dressed Him in a purple robe and a crown of thorns. Their repeated greeting, "Hail, King of the Jews," mocks the salute given to Caesar, and the slaps turn royal homage into abuse.
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