KJV ORIGINAL
And some began to spit on him, and to cover his face, and to buffet him, and to say unto him, Prophesy: and the servants did strike him with the palms of their hands.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Some of them started spitting on him and covering his face. They hit him and mocked him, saying 'Come on, prophet — tell us who's hitting you now.' The guards joined in, slapping him with their hands.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
They humiliated and beat the one who came to save them — the cruelty was unreal.
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