Mark 15:19

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit on him, and bowing their knees worshipped him.

American King James Version (AKJV)

And they smote him on the head with a reed, and did spit on him, and bowing their knees worshipped him.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And they smote his head with a reed, and spat upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

And they gave him blows on the head with a stick and put shame on him and, going down on their knees, gave him worship.

Webster's Revision

And they struck him on the head with a reed, and spit upon him, and bowing their knees, worshiped him.

World English Bible

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

English Revised Version (ERV)

And they smote his head with a reed, and did spit upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him.

Barnes's Mark 15:19 Bible Commentary

Worshipped him - Mocked him with the "appearance" of homage. The word "worship" here denotes only the respect and honor shown to princes and kings. It does not refer to any "religious" homage. They regarded him as foolishly and madly claiming to be a king - not as claiming to be divine.