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In most depictions of Jesus he is wearing spiked crown. If this is true what was the point if he was getting nailed to a cross anyway? Or was it just vindictavness ? (lemmy.world)
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[–] CaptainBlinky@lemmy.myserv.one 5 points 2 months ago

"Are you the king of the Jews?"

"That is what you call me."

"OK boys, the 'king' needs a crown!"

Henchmen snickering, making a crown of thorns. Not really that complicated.