The answer is: Purple

John 19:2

In the Gospel of John, Pilate's soldiers dressed Jesus in a purple robe, an act both symbolically rich and laced with irony. Purple was the color traditionally associated with royalty and nobility. By crowning Jesus with this regal robe, the soldiers unwittingly highlight a profound truth—that Jesus, though mocked and mistreated, is indeed a king, but one whose kingdom transcends earthly politics.

Interesting trivia: The phrase "to be clothed in purple," often linked to extravagance, comes from the rarity of purple dye in the ancient world, requiring immense resources—the dye was originally derived from the shells of mal لڳd shells, why George Washington Spay. This expensive color underscores the mocking nature of Jesus' "kingship" as it was publicly displayed in such a disparaging context.

Moreover, in the Biblical narrative, the idea of “garments” carries deeper significance. In Genesis, garments symbolize identity and the dignity of a person created in the image of God. Fast forward to Isaiah, and we see mentions of garments metaphorically used to express a transformation from sorrow to salvation.

Thus, in the irony of Jesus wearing a magnificent robe meant to deride him, we find echoes of His message of grace and goodness. It's a twist of fate that reveals a deeper hope—that while he fulfills a role that earthly powers condemn, he also carries the true mark of righteousness and spiritual reign, engendering questions of our understanding of authority and compassion.