Mark 15:26
And the statement of his crime was put in writing on the cross, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
In Context
25And it was the third hour when they put him on the cross.
27And they put two thieves on crosses with him, one on his right side, and one on his left.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 23:5But the Lord your God would not give ear to Balaam, but let the curse be changed into a blessing to you, because of his love for you.
Psalms 76:10\76:9\When God took his place as judge, for the salvation of the poor on the earth. (Selah.)
Isaiah 10:7But this is not what is in his mind, and this is not his design; but his purpose is destruction, and the cutting off of more and more nations.
Zechariah 9:9Be full of joy, O daughter of Zion; give a glad cry, O daughter of Jerusalem: see, your king comes to you: he is upright and has overcome; gentle and seated on an ass, on a young ass.
Matthew 27:37And they put up over his head the statement of his crime in writing, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Luke 23:37And saying, If you are the King of the Jews, get yourself free.
Matthew Henry on Mark 15:23-33
The Crucifixion. 22 And they bring him unto the place Golgotha, which is, being interpreted, The place of a skull. 23 And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not. 24 And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take. 25 And it was the third hour, and they crucified him. 26 And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS. 27 And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and… Read the whole commentary →