Bible Commentary: Mockery of Jesus (Mark 15:16-20)

It's true that beating prisoners was a Roman practice, but the scourging and mocking of Jesus is likely presented by Mark because it fulfills certain Jewish prophecies. Micah 5:1, in particular, declares that 'with a rod they strike the ruler of Israel on the cheek.'

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