American Standard Version
Mark 15:26
26And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Mark 15:26 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
- New International Version (NIV)The written notice of the charge against him read: the king of the jews.
- English Standard Version (ESV)And the inscription of the charge against him read, "The King of the Jews."
- New King James Version (NKJV)And the inscription of His accusation was written above: THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Context of Mark 15:26
24And they crucify him, and part his garments among them, casting lots upon them, what each should take. 25And it was the third hour, and they crucified him. And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS. 27And with him they crucify two robbers; one on his right hand, and one on his left.
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καὶ ἦν ἡ ἐπιγραφὴ τῆς αἰτίας αὐτοῦ ἐπιγεγραμμένη· ὁ βασιλεὺς τῶν Ἰουδαίων.Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Mark 15:26
- Deuteronomy 23:5Nevertheless Jehovah thy God would not hearken unto Balaam; but Jehovah thy God turned the curse into a blessing unto thee, because Jehovah thy God loved thee.
- Psalms 76:10Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: The residue of wrath shalt thou gird upon thee.
- Proverbs 21:1The king’s heart is in the hand of Jehovah as the watercourses: He turneth it whithersoever he will.
- Isaiah 10:7Howbeit he meaneth not so, neither doth his heart think so; but it is in his heart to destroy, and to cut off nations not a few.
- Isaiah 46:10declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done; saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure;
- Psalms 2:6Yet I have set my king Upon my holy hill of Zion.
- Zechariah 9:9Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy king cometh unto thee; he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, even upon a colt the foal of an ass.
- Matthew 2:2Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we saw his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
- Matthew 27:37And they set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
- Luke 23:37and saying, If thou art the King of the Jews, save thyself.
- John 19:18where they crucified him, and with him two others, on either side one, and Jesus in the midst.
Commentaries on Mark 15:26
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 22-32Verses 22-32 The place where our Lord Jesus was crucified, was called the place of a scull; it was the common place of execution; for he was in all respects numbered with the transgressors. Whenever we look unto Christ crucified, we must remember what was written over his head; he is a King, and we must give up ourselves to be his subjects, as Israelites indeed. They crucified two thieves with him, and him in the midst; they thereby intended him great…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 26Although the title King of the Jews was meant to mock Jesus, Mark presents it as true and full of meaning.Read the comment
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- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
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- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
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- John Wesley’s Notes
- Catena Aurea
- Illustrated New Testament
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- John Lightfoot Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
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