Matthew 27:37
Above his head they fixed the accusation against him written out – ‘THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.’
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
In Context
36Then they sat down, and kept watch over him there.
38At the same time two robbers were crucified with him, one on the right, the other on the left.
Cross References
Luke 23:38Above him were the words – ‘THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.’
Matthew Henry on Matthew 27:34-50
The Crucifixion. 33 And when they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, a place of a skull, 34 They gave him vinegar to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted thereof, he would not drink. 35 And they crucified him, and parted his garments, casting lots: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, They parted my garments among them, and upon my vesture did they cast lots. 36 And sitting down they watched him there; 37 And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS… Read the whole commentary →