⚡WEB · Mark 15:19

What does Mark 15:19 mean?

"They struck his head with a reed, and spat on him, and bowing their knees, did homage to him."

— Mark 15:19 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

16

The soldiers led him away within the court, which is the Praetorium; and they called together the whole cohort.

17

They clothed him with purple, and weaving a crown of thorns, they put it on him.

18

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

19

They struck his head with a reed, and spat on him, and bowing their knees, did homage to him.

20

When they had mocked him, they took the purple off him, and put his own garments on him. They led him out to crucify him.

21

They compelled one passing by, coming from the country, Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to go with them, that he might bear his cross.

22

They brought him to the place called Golgotha, which is, being interpreted, “The place of a skull.”

A full explanation for this verse is coming soon. In the meantime, you can ask our AI about Mark 15:19 directly — it will give you a detailed answer grounded in the actual text.

Compare translations

Go deeper with ScriptureCompanion AI

Ask questions about any verse, follow reading plans, write personal prayers, and track your daily habit — all grounded in verified scripture text.