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John 19:2 Cross-References
Explore 7 cross-references for John 19:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting John chapter 19 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,”
John 19:2 (KJV)
Commentary on John 19:2
The soldiers platted a crown of thorns (στέφανον ἐξ ἀκανθῶν, stephanon ex akanthōn)—The Greek stephanos denotes a victor's crown, twisted in cruel mockery from thorny plants (possibly Syrian Christ-thorn with long, sharp spikes). This excruciating "coronation" inverts Genesis 3:18—the ground's curse (thorns and thistles) now pierces the Second Adam's brow as he bears creation's curse.A purple robe (ἱμάτιον πορφυροῦν)—Likely a soldier's faded scarlet military cloak (Mark 15:17), approximating royal purple. The color of emperors and kings becomes costume in history's darkest theater. Yet John's ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for John 19:2
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“which is the Praetorium; and they called together the whole cohort.”
“and no man; a reproach of men”
“and rejected by men; a man of suffering”
“they sent him back to Pilate.”
“and gathered the whole garrison together against him.”
“the Redeemer of Israel”
“wearing the crown of thorns and the purple garment. Pilate said to them”