John 19:2
And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe,
Cross-reference
John 19:5 shows Jesus appearing publicly wearing the crown of thorns and robe — the mockery is displayed before the crowd.
Isaiah 53:3 prophesies the Servant would be ‘despised and rejected’ — this mocking crown of thorns fulfills that rejection.
Matthew 27:27-29 gives a parallel account of the same mock coronation with crown of thorns and robe.
Mark 15:17-20 gives the fuller scene of soldiers mocking Jesus with the crown of thorns and purple robe, then leading him to crucifixion.
Matthew 27:28 describes a similar mockery with a scarlet robe, highlighting the soldiers' cruel homage to Jesus as king.
Mark 10:34 prophesies Jesus will be mocked and killed — the crown of thorns mockery here fulfills that prediction in part.