Luke 23:38

Now there was also an inscription written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew: This is the king of the Jews.

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In The King James Version

And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

In Context

37and saying, “If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself.”

39And one of those robbers who were hanging blasphemed him, saying, “If you are the Christ, save yourself and us.”

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Cross References

Matthew 27:11Now Jesus stood before the procurator, and the procurator questioned him, saying, “You are the king of the Jews?” Jesus said to him, “You are saying so.”

Mark 15:18And they began to salute him: “Hail, king of the Jews.”

Mark 15:32Let the Christ, the king of Israel, descend now from the cross, so that we may see and believe.” Those who were crucified with him also insulted him.

John 19:3And they were approaching him and saying, “Hail, king of the Jews!” And they struck him repeatedly.

Matthew Henry on Luke 23:33-44

The Crucifixion. 32 And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. 33 And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. 34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. 35 And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ,… Read the whole commentary →

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