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the Week of Proper 9 / Ordinary 14
the Week of Proper 9 / Ordinary 14
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Simplified Cowboy Version
Mark 15:26
They put a sign above Jesus's head that said, "Boss of the Jews" and
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Christian Standard Bible®
The inscription of the charge written against him was: The
The inscription of the charge written against him was: The
King James Version (1611)
And the superscription of his accusation was written ouer, THE KING OF THE IEWES.
And the superscription of his accusation was written ouer, THE KING OF THE IEWES.
King James Version
And the superscription of his accusation was written over, The King Of The Jews .
And the superscription of his accusation was written over, The King Of The Jews .
English Standard Version
And the inscription of the charge against him read, "The King of the Jews."
And the inscription of the charge against him read, "The King of the Jews."
New American Standard Bible
The inscription of the charge against Him read, "THE KING OF THE JEWS."
The inscription of the charge against Him read, "THE KING OF THE JEWS."
New Century Version
There was a sign with this charge against Jesus written on it: the king of the jews .
There was a sign with this charge against Jesus written on it: the king of the jews .
Amplified Bible
The inscription of the accusation against Him had been written [above Him]: "THE KING OF THE JEWS."
The inscription of the accusation against Him had been written [above Him]: "THE KING OF THE JEWS."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
The inscription of the charge against Him read, "THE KING OF THE JEWS."
The inscription of the charge against Him read, "THE KING OF THE JEWS."
Legacy Standard Bible
And the inscription of the charge against Him read, "THE KING OF THE JEWS."
And the inscription of the charge against Him read, "THE KING OF THE JEWS."
Berean Standard Bible
And the charge inscribed against Him read: The King of the Jews.
And the charge inscribed against Him read: The King of the Jews.
Contemporary English Version
On it was a sign that told why he was nailed there. It read, "This is the King of the Jews."
On it was a sign that told why he was nailed there. It read, "This is the King of the Jews."
Complete Jewish Bible
Over his head, the written notice of the charge against him read, THE KING OF THE JEWS
Over his head, the written notice of the charge against him read, THE KING OF THE JEWS
Darby Translation
And the superscription of what he was accused of was written up: The King of the Jews.
And the superscription of what he was accused of was written up: The King of the Jews.
Easy-to-Read Version
There was a sign with the charge against him written on it. It said, " the king of the jews ."
There was a sign with the charge against him written on it. It said, " the king of the jews ."
Geneva Bible (1587)
And ye title of his cause was written aboue, That king of the ievves.
And ye title of his cause was written aboue, That king of the ievves.
George Lamsa Translation
And the reason for his death was inscribed in writing, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
And the reason for his death was inscribed in writing, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Good News Translation
The notice of the accusation against him said: "The King of the Jews."
The notice of the accusation against him said: "The King of the Jews."
Lexham English Bible
And the inscription of the charge against him was written, "The king of the Jews."
And the inscription of the charge against him was written, "The king of the Jews."
Literal Translation
And the inscription of His charge was written over Him , THE KING OF THE JEWS.
And the inscription of His charge was written over Him , THE KING OF THE JEWS.
American Standard Version
And the superscription of his accusation was written over, the King of the Jews .
And the superscription of his accusation was written over, the King of the Jews .
Bible in Basic English
And the statement of his crime was put in writing on the cross, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
And the statement of his crime was put in writing on the cross, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Hebrew Names Version
The superscription of his accusation was written over him, "THE KING OF THE YEHUDIM."
The superscription of his accusation was written over him, "THE KING OF THE YEHUDIM."
International Standard Version
The written notice of the charge against him read, "The king of the Jews."Matthew 27:37; John 19:19;">[xr]
The written notice of the charge against him read, "The king of the Jews."Matthew 27:37; John 19:19;">[xr]
Etheridge Translation
And there was written the occasion of his death in the inscription, This is the King of the Jihudoyee. [fn]
And there was written the occasion of his death in the inscription, This is the King of the Jihudoyee. [fn]
Murdock Translation
And the cause of his death was written in the inscription: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
And the cause of his death was written in the inscription: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And the title of his cause was written: THE KYNG OF THE IEVVES.
And the title of his cause was written: THE KYNG OF THE IEVVES.
English Revised Version
And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
World English Bible
The superscription of his accusation was written over him, "THE KING OF THE JEWS."
The superscription of his accusation was written over him, "THE KING OF THE JEWS."
Wesley's New Testament (1755)
THE KING OF THE JEWS.
THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Weymouth's New Testament
Over His head was the notice in writing of the charge against Him: THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Over His head was the notice in writing of the charge against Him: THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
And the titil of his cause was writun, Kyng of Jewis.
And the titil of his cause was writun, Kyng of Jewis.
Update Bible Version
And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Webster's Bible Translation
And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
New English Translation
The inscription of the charge against him read, "The king of the Jews."
The inscription of the charge against him read, "The king of the Jews."
New King James Version
And the inscription of His accusation was written above: THE KING OF THE JEWS.
And the inscription of His accusation was written above: THE KING OF THE JEWS.
New Living Translation
A sign announced the charge against him. It read, "The King of the Jews."
A sign announced the charge against him. It read, "The King of the Jews."
New Life Bible
Over Jesus' head they put in writing what they had against Him, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Over Jesus' head they put in writing what they had against Him, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
New Revised Standard
The inscription of the charge against him read, "The King of the Jews."
The inscription of the charge against him read, "The King of the Jews."
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
And the inscription of his accusation, had been inscribed - THE KING OF THE JEWS.
And the inscription of his accusation, had been inscribed - THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the inscription of his cause was written over: THE KING OF THE JEWS.
And the inscription of his cause was written over: THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Revised Standard Version
And the inscription of the charge against him read, "The King of the Jews."
And the inscription of the charge against him read, "The King of the Jews."
Tyndale New Testament (1525)
And the tytle of his cause was wrytten: The kynge of the Iewes.
And the tytle of his cause was wrytten: The kynge of the Iewes.
Young's Literal Translation
and the inscription of his accusation was written above -- `The King of the Jews.'
and the inscription of his accusation was written above -- `The King of the Jews.'
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
And the tytle of his cause was wrytte ouer aboue him (namely:) The kynge of the Iewes.
And the tytle of his cause was wrytte ouer aboue him (namely:) The kynge of the Iewes.
Mace New Testament (1729)
and the inscription of the charge against him was thus express'd, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
and the inscription of the charge against him was thus express'd, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Contextual Overview
22They got up to a hill they call Golgotha (which means "Skull Hill").
23They offered him a shot of wine with some numbing stuff mixed in, but Jesus refused it.
24Then they nailed him to the cross and strung him up naked. They gambled and threw dice to see who would get this famous man's clothes.
25This all happened about nine o'clock in the morning.
26They put a sign above Jesus's head that said, "Boss of the Jews" and
27they strung up two outlaws on crosses on both sides of Jesus.
28 29Many who passed by shouted, "You said you could destroy the church building in three days and then rebuild it . . .
30if you're that powerful, why don't you get yourself off that cross and do it!"
31Even the religious leaders made fun of him by saying, "He saved many people, but he can't even save himself. What a joke!
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
the superscription: Deuteronomy 23:5, Psalms 76:10, Proverbs 21:1, Isaiah 10:7, Isaiah 46:10
The King of the Jews: Psalms 2:6, Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 2:2, Matthew 27:37, Luke 23:37, Luke 23:38, John 19:18-22
Reciprocal: John 19:19 - wrote
Gill's Notes on the Bible
And the superscription of his accusation,.... Or "the cause of his death", as the Syriac and Persic versions read; the crime for which he suffered:
was written; over his head, upon the cross, to which it was fastened; the sum of which was,
the king of the Jews; :-.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The superscription - The writing over his head upon the cross.
The King of the Jews - See the notes at Matthew 27:37.
