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Berean Standard Bible

“When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, Pilate said to them, “Here is the man!””

John 19:5

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After scourging Jesus, Roman soldiers twisted a crown of thorns and dressed him in a purple robe to mock him as king. Pilate, hoping to stir pity and end the matter, brings him out before the crowd outside the governor's headquarters.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, Pilate said to them, “Here is the man!”

World English Bible (WEB)

Jesus therefore came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple garment. Pilate said to them, “Behold, the man!”

King James Version (KJV)

Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!

American Standard Version (ASV)

Jesus therefore came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple garment. And [Pilate] saith unto them, Behold, the man!

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Then Jesus came out with the crown of thorns and the purple robe. And Pilate said to them, Here is the man!

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Jesus, therefore, came forth without, bearing the thorny crown and the purple garment; and he said to them, 'Lo, the man!'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y salió Jesús fuera, llevando la corona de espinas y la ropa de grana. Y díceles Pilato: He aquí el hombre.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Cuando sacaron a Jesús, llevaba puestos la corona de espinas y el manto de color rojo. Pilato les dijo: ―¡Aquí está el hombre!

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