Mark 15:26
The words of the charge against him, written up over his head, read – ‘THE KING OF THE JEWS.’
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
In Context
25It was nine in the morning when they crucified him.
27And with him they crucified two robbers, one on the right, and the other on the left.
Cross References
Psalms 76:10The fiercest will praise you, to you will the remnant hold festival.
Zechariah 9:9Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, daughter of Jerusalem! Look, your king comes to you. Vindicated and victorious is he, humble, and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
Matthew 27:37Above his head they fixed the accusation against him written out – ‘THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.’
Luke 23:37and saying as they did so, “If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself.”
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 →