Charles Ellicott Commentary Matthew 27:31

"And when they had mocked him, they took off from him the robe, and put on him his garments, and led him away to crucify him." — Matthew 27:31 (ASV)

They took the robe off from him — At this point, we must insert the account that St. John gives of Pilate’s last attempt to rescue the “just Man” whom he had unjustly condemned (John 19:4–5). He showed the silent Sufferer in the mock insignia of royalty, as if asking them, “Is this not enough?” The cries of “Crucify Him!” were only redoubled, and once again the cowardly judge took his place in the official chair and passed the final sentence.

The “garments” that they put on Him again included both the tunic and the cloak, or over-garment. In this case, the tunic was made without a seam or opening (John 19:23), and the mere act of drawing it roughly over His lacerated flesh must have inflicted acute agony.