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It read, “The 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 the inscription of the charge against him read, “The 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 the charge inscribed against Him read: THE 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 there was the inscription of the accusation against Him, having been written: The 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 the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE 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 the inscription of His accusation was written above: THE 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 />The inscription of the charge against Him read, “THE KING OF THE JEWS.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/mark/15.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The inscription of the charge against Him read, &#8220THE 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 the inscription of the charge against Him read, “THE 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 the inscription of the charge against Him read, “THE KING OF THE JEWS.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/mark/15.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />The inscription of the accusation against Him had been written [above Him]: “THE 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 />The inscription of the charge written against him was: THE 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 />The inscription of the charge written against Him was: THE KING OF THE JEWS. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/mark/15.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE 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 />On it was a sign that told why he was nailed there. It read, "This is the 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 the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE 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 />There was a written notice of the accusation against him. It read, "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 />The notice of the accusation against him said: "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 />The written notice of the charge against him read, "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 the charge inscribed against Him read: THE KING OF THE JEWS.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/mark/15.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The inscription of the charge against him read, "The 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 />The superscription of his accusation was written over him, "THE 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 the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE 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 />Over His head was the notice in writing of the charge against Him: 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 />The superscription of his accusation was written over him: “THE 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 the inscription of His accusation was written above: “THE 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 there was the inscription of the accusation against Him, having been written: The 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 the inscription of his accusation was written above -- 'The 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 the inscription of his accusation was inscribed above, THE 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 the inscription of his cause was written over: THE 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 the title of his case was written as: THE 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 />The inscription of the charge against him read, “The 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 />The inscription of the charge against him read, “The 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 the reason for his death was inscribed in writing, THIS IS THE 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 the pretext of his death was written in this writing: “This is The 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 the superscription containing his accusation was written above him: THE 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 the superscription of His accusation was written over Him, THE 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 there was an inscription of his crime written over him, THE 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 />and the inscription of the charge against him was thus express'd, THE 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 />Over His head was the notice in writing of the charge against Him: 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 the inscription of His accusation was written above <i>Him</i>, "THE 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 the title of his charge was written over <i>Him,</i> THE KING OF THE JEWS.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/mark/15-26.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=5412" 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 Crucifixion</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">25</span>It was the third hour when they crucified Him. <span class="reftext">26</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/156.htm" title="156: aitias (N-GFS) -- From the same as aiteo; a cause, i.e. reason, crime.">charge</a> <a href="/greek/1923.htm" title="1923: epigraphē (N-NFS) -- An inscription, title, label. From epigrapho; an inscription.">inscribed</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">against Him</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: ēn (V-IIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/1924.htm" title="1924: epigegrammenē (V-RPM/P-NFS) -- To write upon, inscribe, imprint a mark on. From epi and grapho; to inscribe.">read:</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: HO (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">THE</a> <a href="/greek/935.htm" title="935: BASILEUS (N-NMS) -- 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">27</span>Along with Jesus, they crucified two robbers, one on His right and one on His left.…<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/27-37.htm">Matthew 27:37</a></span><br />Above His head they posted the written charge against Him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/23-38.htm">Luke 23:38</a></span><br />Above Him was posted an inscription: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/19-19.htm">John 19:19-22</a></span><br />Pilate also had a notice posted on the cross. It read: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS. / Many of the Jews read this sign, because the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city, and it was written in Hebrew, Latin, and Greek. / So the chief priests of the Jews said to Pilate, “Do not write, ‘The King of the Jews,’ but only that He said, ‘I am the King of the Jews.’” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/53-12.htm">Isaiah 53:12</a></span><br />Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors.<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="/zechariah/12-10.htm">Zechariah 12:10</a></span><br />Then I will pour out on the house of David and on the people of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and prayer, and they will look on Me, the One they have pierced. They will mourn for Him as one mourns for an only child, and grieve bitterly for Him as one grieves for a firstborn son.<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="/acts/2-36.htm">Acts 2:36</a></span><br />Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-8.htm">Philippians 2:8</a></span><br />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="/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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-24.htm">1 Peter 2:24</a></span><br />He Himself bore our sins in His body on the tree, so that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. “By His stripes you are healed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/69-4.htm">Psalm 69:4</a></span><br />Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head; many are those who would destroy me—my enemies for no reason. Though I did not steal, I must repay.<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="/daniel/9-26.htm">Daniel 9:26</a></span><br />Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and will have nothing. Then the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood, and until the end there will be war; desolations have been decreed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/3-14.htm">John 3:14-15</a></span><br />Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the wilderness, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, / that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS.</p><p class="hdg">the superscription.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/23-5.htm">Deuteronomy 23:5</a></b></br> Nevertheless the LORD thy God would not hearken unto Balaam; but the LORD thy God turned the curse into a blessing unto thee, because the LORD thy God loved thee.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/76-10.htm">Psalm 76:10</a></b></br> Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/21-1.htm">Proverbs 21:1</a></b></br> The king's heart <i>is</i> in the hand of the LORD, <i>as</i> the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will.</p><p class="hdg">THE KING OF THE JEWS.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-6.htm">Psalm 2:6</a></b></br> Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/zechariah/9-9.htm">Zechariah 9:9</a></b></br> Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he <i>is</i> just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/2-2.htm">Matthew 2:2</a></b></br> Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/27-37.htm">Accusation</a> <a href="/mark/15-3.htm">Accused</a> <a href="/mark/13-34.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/mark/15-14.htm">Crime</a> <a href="/mark/15-25.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/mark/15-22.htm">Head</a> <a href="/mark/12-16.htm">Inscription</a> <a href="/mark/15-18.htm">JEWS</a> <a href="/mark/10-4.htm">Notice</a> <a href="/mark/12-26.htm">Read</a> <a href="/mark/12-13.htm">Statement</a> <a href="/mark/12-16.htm">Superscription</a> <a href="/mark/12-10.htm">Writing</a> <a href="/mark/14-27.htm">Written</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/3-14.htm">Accusation</a> <a href="/luke/16-1.htm">Accused</a> <a href="/luke/4-10.htm">Charge</a> <a href="/luke/23-4.htm">Crime</a> <a href="/mark/15-30.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/luke/7-38.htm">Head</a> <a href="/luke/20-24.htm">Inscription</a> <a href="/luke/7-3.htm">JEWS</a> <a href="/luke/6-41.htm">Notice</a> <a href="/luke/4-16.htm">Read</a> <a href="/luke/1-29.htm">Statement</a> <a href="/luke/20-24.htm">Superscription</a> <a href="/mark/15-28.htm">Writing</a> <a href="/luke/2-23.htm">Written</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 the charge inscribed against Him read:</b><br>The inscription placed above Jesus on the cross was a common Roman practice to display the crime for which a person was being executed. This served as a deterrent to others who might consider committing similar offenses. In the case of Jesus, the charge was written in three languages: Hebrew, Latin, and Greek, ensuring that all who passed by could read it. This trilingual inscription highlights the universal nature of Jesus' kingship and the widespread reach of the Roman Empire.<p><b>THE KING OF THE JEWS.</b><br>This title, while intended as a mockery by the Roman authorities, holds profound theological significance. It acknowledges Jesus' messianic role as the promised King from the line of David, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies such as those found in <a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a> and <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a>. The title also reflects the tension between Jesus' spiritual kingdom and the political expectations of a messianic deliverer who would overthrow Roman rule. Pilate's inscription, though meant to ridicule, inadvertently proclaimed a truth about Jesus' identity and mission. This title connects to other scriptural references, such as <a href="/john/18-36.htm">John 18:36</a>, where Jesus explains that His kingdom is not of this world, and <a href="/revelation/19-16.htm">Revelation 19:16</a>, which describes Jesus as "King of kings and Lord of lords."<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>Central figure of the New Testament, the Messiah, and the Son of God. In this passage, He is being crucified.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/pontius_pilate.htm">Pontius Pilate</a></b><br>The Roman governor who authorized Jesus' crucifixion. He ordered the inscription as a formal charge.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/golgotha.htm">Golgotha</a></b><br>The place where Jesus was crucified, also known as "The Place of the Skull."<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/r/roman_soldiers.htm">Roman Soldiers</a></b><br>They carried out the crucifixion and placed the inscription above Jesus.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jewish_leaders.htm">Jewish Leaders</a></b><br>They opposed Jesus and played a significant role in His arrest and trial.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_irony_of_the_inscription.htm">The Irony of the Inscription</a></b><br>The title "The King of the Jews" was meant to mock Jesus, yet it proclaimed a profound truth. Reflect on how God can use even the intentions of His enemies to declare His truth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a></b><br>The events surrounding Jesus' crucifixion, including the inscription, fulfill Old Testament prophecies. This underscores the reliability of Scripture and God's sovereign plan.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/public_declaration.htm">Public Declaration</a></b><br>The inscription was a public declaration of Jesus' identity. Consider how we are called to publicly declare our faith in Christ, even in the face of opposition.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_kingship_of_christ.htm">The Kingship of Christ</a></b><br>Jesus' kingship is not of this world. Reflect on how His reign is characterized by humility, sacrifice, and love, contrasting with worldly power.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_misunderstanding.htm">Understanding Misunderstanding</a></b><br>The misunderstanding of Jesus' kingship by both the Roman authorities and Jewish leaders serves as a reminder to seek a true understanding of who Jesus is, beyond cultural or societal misconceptions.<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/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/evidence_for_pilate's_'king_of_the_jews'.htm">Is there any historical evidence outside John 19:19 to confirm Pilate’s inscription of “King of the Jews”? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_mark_15_align_with_other_gospels.htm">How do the events described in Mark 15 align with differing crucifixion accounts in the other Gospels? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_inri_mean.htm">What is the meaning of the letters INRI?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/15.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(26) <span class= "bld">The King of the Jews.</span>--St. Mark gives the shortest form of the inscription.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/15.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 26.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the superscription of his accusation was written</span> <span class="cmt_word">over, THE KING OF THE JEWS</span>. This would probably be the shortest form of inscription, and in Latin, "Rex Judaeorum." All the evangelists mention the inscription; but no two of them in precisely the same words. It appears by comparison of them that the whole title was, "This is Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews." In the case of remarkable prisoners the accusation was written on a white tablet, and carried before them as they went to the place of execution. It was then placed over their heads when the cross was erected. St. John tells us that our Lord's title was written in three languages - Hebrew, Latin, and Greek. Such appears to be the proper order of the words, namely, the national, the official, and the common dialect. St. Mark, writing at Rome, would naturally mention the Latin title. It is quite possible that the superscription may have varied in the different renderings in which it was given. It is evident from St. John (<a href="/john/21-19.htm">John 21:19-22</a>) that the title was much canvassed by the Jews and the chief priests. Bode says that this title was fitly placed over his head, because, although he was crucified in weakness for us, yet he shone with the majesty of a King above his cross. The title proclaimed that he was after all a King; and that from henceforth he began to reign from his cross over the Jews. And therefore Pilate was divinely restrained from making any alteration in the title, so that it should mean anything less than this. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/mark/15-26.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">the</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡ</span> <span class="translit">(hē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Feminine Singular<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">charge</span><br /><span class="grk">αἰτίας</span> <span class="translit">(aitias)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_156.htm">Strong's 156: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the same as aiteo; a cause, i.e. reason, crime.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">inscribed</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπιγραφὴ</span> <span class="translit">(epigraphē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1923.htm">Strong's 1923: </a> </span><span class="str2">An inscription, title, label. From epigrapho; an inscription.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against Him</span><br /><span class="grk">αὐτοῦ</span> <span class="translit">(autou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 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">read:</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπιγεγραμμένη</span> <span class="translit">(epigegrammenē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1924.htm">Strong's 1924: </a> </span><span class="str2">To write upon, inscribe, imprint a mark on. From epi and grapho; to inscribe.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">The</span><br /><span class="grk">Ο</span> <span class="translit">(HO)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Masculine Singular<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">King</span><br /><span class="grk">ΒΑΣΙΛΕΥΣ</span> <span class="translit">(BASILEUS)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative 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">ΤΩΝ</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">ΙΟΥΔΑΙΩΝ</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/15-26.htm">Mark 15:26 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/mark/15-26.htm">Mark 15:26 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/mark/15-26.htm">Mark 15:26 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/mark/15-26.htm">Mark 15:26 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/mark/15-26.htm">Mark 15:26 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/15-26.htm">Mark 15:26 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/15-26.htm">Mark 15:26 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/15-26.htm">Mark 15:26 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/mark/15-26.htm">Mark 15:26 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/mark/15-26.htm">Mark 15:26 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/mark/15-26.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 15:26 The superscription of his accusation was written (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/15-25.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 15:25"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 15:25" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/15-27.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 15:27"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 15:27" /></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>