Mar 15:16-19 | RWP | e4.org | The Praetorium ( πραιτωριον ). In this same word is translated "palace." That is its meaning here also, the palace in which the Roman provincial governor resided. In it means the Praetorian Guard in Rome. Mark mentions here "the court" ( της αυλης ) inside of the palace into which the people passed from the street through the vestibule. See further on Matthew about the "band."

‏ Mark 15:16-19

The Praetorium ( πραιτωριον ). In Mt 27:27 this same word is translated "palace." That is its meaning here also, the palace in which the Roman provincial governor resided. In Php 1:13 it means the Praetorian Guard in Rome. Mark mentions here "the court" ( της αυλης ) inside of the palace into which the people passed from the street through the vestibule. See further on Matthew about the "band."

Purple ( πορφυραν ). Mt 27:28 has "scarlet robe" which see for discussion as well as for the crown of thorns.

Worshipped him ( προσεκυνουν ). In mockery. Imperfect tense as are ετυπτον (smote) and ενεπτυον (did spit upon). Repeated indignities.