Mark 15:26

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

The inscription, stating the charge against Him, was attached above His head [i.e., to the upright portion of the cross]. It read, “The king of the Jews.”

Cross References

Matthew 27:37

They attached over His head [i.e., to the upright portion of the cross] the charge made against Him, which read, “This is Jesus, the king of the Jews.”

Matthew 2:2

“Where is the one who was born to be king of the Jews? For we saw a star [signifying his birth while we were still] in the east, and have come here to worship him.”

Mark 15:2

Pilate asked Him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” Jesus answered him, “You have said so.”

Mark 15:27

And they also crucified two thieves with Him, one at His right side and one at His left.

Mark 15:32

This ‘Christ, the king of Israel,’ let him now come down from the cross so we can see it and believe in him.” And the thieves who were being crucified with Him also spoke abusively to Him.