richmahn_en_tn/mat/27/27.md

This begins the account of the Roman soldiers mocking Jesus.

## the Praetorium ##

Possible meanings: 1) where the soldiers lived (see UDB) or 2) where the governor lived

## stripped him ##

"pulled off his clothes"

## scarlet ##

bright red

## Hail ##

"We honor you" or "May you live a long time"