Scourging.
This was a punishment inflicted by the Romans. The culprit was stripped and stretched by cords or thongs on a frame, and beaten with a whip or a rod. From about B.C. 300 Roman citizens were exempt from scourging. Paul availed himself of this privilege when he was about to be 'examined' under this punishment. Acts 1:22-29. but he was thrice beaten with rods. 2 Corinthians 11:25. The Lord was subject to the pain and indignity of scourging. John 19:1.