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King of the Jews!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/mark/15.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And they began to salute him, “Hail, King of the Jews!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/mark/15.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they began to salute Him: “Hail, King of the Jews!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and they began to salute Him, "Hail, King of the Jews!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/mark/15.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/mark/15.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />and began to salute Him, “Hail, King of the Jews!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/mark/15.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />and they began saluting Him: “Hail, King of the Jews!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />and they began to acclaim Him, &#8220Hail, King of the Jews!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/mark/15.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />and they began to acclaim Him, “Hail, King of the Jews!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/mark/15.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />and they began to greet Him, “Hail, King of the Jews!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />and they began saluting <i>and</i> mocking Him: “Hail, King of the Jews!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/mark/15.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they began to salute him, “Hail, king of the Jews! ”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/mark/15.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they began to salute Him, &#8220Hail, King of the Jews!&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and they began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/mark/15.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They made fun of Jesus and shouted, "Hey, you king of the Jews!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/mark/15.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and they began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/mark/15.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then they began to greet him, "Long live the king of the Jews!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/mark/15.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then they began to salute him: "Long live the King of the Jews!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/mark/15.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />They began to greet him, "Long live the king of the Jews!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/mark/15.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And they began to salute Him: ?Hail, King of the Jews!?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />They began to salute him: "Hail, king of the Jews!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/mark/15.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />They began to salute him, "Greetings, King of the Jews."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/mark/15.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and went on to salute Him with shouts of "Long live the King of the Jews."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/mark/15.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />They began to salute him, “Hail, King of the Jews!” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/mark/15.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and began to greet Him, “Hail, King of the Jews!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/mark/15.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />and they began to salute Him, "Hail, King of the Jews!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/mark/15.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and began to salute him, 'Hail, King of the Jews.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/mark/15.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And they began to greet him, Hail, O King of the Jews.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/mark/15.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And they began to salute him: Hail, king of the Jews. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/mark/15.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And they began to salute him: “Hail, king of the Jews.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/mark/15.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />They began to salute him with, “Hail, King of the Jews!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/mark/15.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And they began saluting him, “Hail, King of the Jews!”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/mark/15.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And they began to salute him, Hail, O King of the Jews.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/15.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And they began to greet him: “Hail, King of the Judeans!”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/mark/15.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />and began to salute him: Hail, King of the Jews!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/mark/15.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And they began to mock Him, Hail, King of the Jews!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/mark/15.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />and began to pay their salutations to him, Hail, King of the Jews!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/mark/15.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />then they began to salute him, saying, "Hail king of the Jews!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/mark/15.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and went on to salute Him with shouts of "Long live the King of the Jews."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/mark/15.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And they began to salute Him, "Hail King of the Jews!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/mark/15.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />and saluted Him, <i>saying,</i> Hail king of the Jews;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/15-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=5350" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/mark/15.htm">The Soldiers Mock Jesus</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>They dressed Him in a purple robe, twisted together a crown of thorns, and set it on His head. <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/756.htm" title="756: ērxanto (V-AIM-3P) -- To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.">they began</a> <a href="/greek/782.htm" title="782: aspazesthai (V-PNM/P) -- To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome.">to salute</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">Him:</a> <a href="/greek/5463.htm" title="5463: Chaire (V-PMA-2S) -- A primary verb; to be cheer ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.">“Hail,</a> <a href="/greek/935.htm" title="935: Basileu (N-VMS) -- A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.">King</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaiōn (Adj-GMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">Jews!”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">19</span>They kept striking His head with a staff and spitting on Him. And they knelt down and bowed before Him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-29.htm">Matthew 27:29</a></span><br />And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand, knelt down before Him, and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-2.htm">John 19:2-3</a></span><br />The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns, set it on His head, and dressed Him in a purple robe. / And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3</a></span><br />He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/22-7.htm">Psalm 22:7-8</a></span><br />All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads: / “He trusts in the LORD, let the LORD deliver him; let the LORD rescue him, since He delights in him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-11.htm">Luke 23:11</a></span><br />And even Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked Him. Dressing Him in a fine robe, they sent Him back to Pilate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-5.htm">John 19:5</a></span><br />When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, Pilate said to them, “Here is the man!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/27-31.htm">Matthew 27:31</a></span><br />After they had mocked Him, they removed the robe and put His own clothes back on Him. Then they led Him away to crucify Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-7.htm">Philippians 2:7-8</a></span><br />but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. / And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/69-19.htm">Psalm 69:19-20</a></span><br />You know my reproach, my shame and disgrace. All my adversaries are before You. / Insults have broken my heart, and I am in despair. I looked for sympathy, but there was none, for comforters, but I found no one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/50-6.htm">Isaiah 50:6</a></span><br />I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/18-33.htm">John 18:33-37</a></span><br />Pilate went back into the Praetorium, summoned Jesus, and asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” / “Are you saying this on your own,” Jesus asked, “or did others tell you about Me?” / “Am I a Jew?” Pilate replied. “Your own people and chief priests handed You over to me. What have You done?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a></span><br />When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/22-16.htm">Psalm 22:16-18</a></span><br />For dogs surround me; a band of evil men encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet. / I can count all my bones; they stare and gloat over me. / They divide my garments among them and cast lots for my clothing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/52-14.htm">Isaiah 52:14</a></span><br />Just as many were appalled at Him—His appearance was disfigured beyond that of any man, and His form was marred beyond human likeness—<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2</a></span><br />Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!</p><p class="hdg">Hail.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/15-29.htm">Mark 15:29-32</a></b></br> And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah, thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest <i>it</i> in three days, … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/37-10.htm">Genesis 37:10,20</a></b></br> And he told <i>it</i> to his father, and to his brethren: and his father rebuked him, and said unto him, What <i>is</i> this dream that thou hast dreamed? Shall I and thy mother and thy brethren indeed come to bow down ourselves to thee to the earth? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/27-42.htm">Matthew 27:42,43</a></b></br> He saved others; himself he cannot save. If he be the King of Israel, let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe him… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/24-14.htm">Acclaim</a> <a href="/matthew/28-9.htm">Hail</a> <a href="/matthew/15-6.htm">Honouring</a> <a href="/mark/15-12.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/mark/12-44.htm">Live</a> <a href="/matthew/10-12.htm">Salute</a> <a href="/zechariah/4-7.htm">Shouts</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/89-15.htm">Acclaim</a> <a href="/luke/1-28.htm">Hail</a> <a href="/john/5-23.htm">Honouring</a> <a href="/mark/15-26.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/luke/4-4.htm">Live</a> <a href="/luke/10-4.htm">Salute</a> <a href="/luke/23-23.htm">Shouts</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 15</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/15-1.htm">Jesus brought bound, and accused before Pilate.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/15-6.htm">Upon the clamor of the people, the murderer Barabbas is released, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/15-12.htm">and Jesus delivered up to be crucified.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/15-16.htm">He is crowned with thorns, spit on, and mocked;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/15-21.htm">faints in bearing his cross;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/15-27.htm">hangs between two thieves;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/15-29.htm">suffers the triumphing reproaches of the crowd;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">39. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/15-39.htm">but is confessed by the centurion to be the Son of God;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">42. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/mark/15-42.htm">and is honorably buried by Joseph.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/15.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/15.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And they began to salute Him:</b><br>This phrase occurs during the crucifixion narrative, where Roman soldiers mock Jesus. The act of saluting was a customary gesture of respect and honor, typically reserved for Roman emperors or high-ranking officials. Here, it is used sarcastically, highlighting the soldiers' disdain and mockery. This mockery fulfills the prophecy of the suffering servant in <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>, who was "despised and rejected by men." The soldiers' actions reflect a misunderstanding of Jesus' true kingship, which is spiritual rather than political.<p><b>“Hail, King of the Jews!”</b><br>The phrase "Hail, King of the Jews!" is a mockery of Jesus' claim to kingship. The term "Hail" was traditionally used in Roman culture to greet Caesar, showing the soldiers' intent to ridicule. The title "King of the Jews" was the charge brought against Jesus, leading to His crucifixion. This mockery is ironic, as it unintentionally acknowledges Jesus' true identity as the Messiah, the King of the Jews, prophesied in the Old Testament. This scene parallels the mockery Jesus faced from Jewish leaders and the crowd, as seen in <a href="/psalms/22.htm">Psalm 22</a>, which describes the suffering and scorn of the Messiah. The soldiers' actions also foreshadow the ultimate recognition of Jesus' kingship, as described in <a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a>, where every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The central figure of the New Testament, who is being mocked by the Roman soldiers in this passage. He is the Messiah, the King of the Jews, and the Savior of the world.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/roman_soldiers.htm">Roman Soldiers</a></b><br>The individuals who mock Jesus by saluting Him as "King of the Jews." They are representatives of the Roman authority and are carrying out the crucifixion.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/pilate's_praetorium.htm">Pilate's Praetorium</a></b><br>The place where Jesus is taken to be mocked and scourged. It is the governor's headquarters in Jerusalem.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_mocking_event.htm">The Mocking Event</a></b><br>This event is part of the Passion of Christ, where Jesus is humiliated and scorned before His crucifixion.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_mockery_and_suffering.htm">Understanding Mockery and Suffering</a></b><br>Jesus endured mockery and suffering as part of His mission to save humanity. Believers can find comfort in knowing that Jesus understands their own experiences of ridicule and pain.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_irony_of_the_mockery.htm">The Irony of the Mockery</a></b><br>The soldiers mockingly call Jesus "King of the Jews," yet in reality, He is the King of Kings. This highlights the irony and the fulfillment of God's plan through what seems like defeat.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/responding_to_persecution.htm">Responding to Persecution</a></b><br>Jesus' response to mockery and suffering was one of silence and submission to God's will. Christians are called to respond to persecution with grace and trust in God's sovereignty.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a></b><br>The events of <a href="/mark/15-18.htm">Mark 15:18</a> fulfill Old Testament prophecies, demonstrating the reliability and divine inspiration of Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_discipleship.htm">The Cost of Discipleship</a></b><br>Following Jesus may involve facing ridicule and persecution. Believers are encouraged to remain steadfast in their faith, knowing that their reward is in heaven.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_15.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 15</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_jesus_consume_meat.htm">What led to Jesus's crucifixion?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_did_the_cross_inscription_say.htm">What was the wording on the cross in the Gospels? Matthew: 'This is Jesus the King of the Jews,' Mark: 'The King of the Jews,' Luke: 'This is the King of the Jews,' John: 'Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.'</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_john_19_14_and_mark_15_25_differ.htm">Why does John 19:14 seem to conflict with Mark 15:25 regarding the timing of Jesus' crucifixion?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/day_21_insights_on_spiritual_growth.htm">What events transpired during the crucifixion of Jesus?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/15-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">And</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">they began</span><br /><span class="grk">ἤρξαντο</span> <span class="translit">(ērxanto)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_756.htm">Strong's 756: </a> </span><span class="str2">To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to salute</span><br /><span class="grk">ἀσπάζεσθαι</span> <span class="translit">(aspazesthai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_782.htm">Strong's 782: </a> </span><span class="str2">To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him:</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτόν</span> <span class="translit">(auton)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Hail,</span><br /><span class="grk">Χαῖρε</span> <span class="translit">(Chaire)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5463.htm">Strong's 5463: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">King</span><br /><span class="grk">Βασιλεῦ</span> <span class="translit">(Basileu)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the</span><br /><span class="grk">τῶν</span> <span class="translit">(tōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jews!”</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἰουδαίων</span> <span class="translit">(Ioudaiōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/15-18.htm">Mark 15:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/mark/15-18.htm">Mark 15:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/mark/15-18.htm">Mark 15:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/mark/15-18.htm">Mark 15:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/mark/15-18.htm">Mark 15:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/15-18.htm">Mark 15:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/15-18.htm">Mark 15:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/15-18.htm">Mark 15:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/mark/15-18.htm">Mark 15:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/mark/15-18.htm">Mark 15:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/mark/15-18.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 15:18 They began to salute him Hail King (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/15-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 15:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 15:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/15-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 15:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 15:19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>