Matthew 27:29, 42 They made a crown out of thorn branches and placed it on his head, and they put a stick in his right hand. The soldiers knelt down and pretended to worship him. They made fun of him and shouted, “Hey, “He saved others, but he can't save himself. If he is the king of Israel, he should come down from the cross! Then we will believe him. | Contemporary English Version (CEV)