Mark 15:26-32

26 The inscription of the charge against Him read, "¹THE KING OF THE JEWS."

27 They crucified two robbers with Him, one on His right and one on His left.

28 [And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, "And He was numbered with transgressors."]

29 Those passing by were hurling abuse at Him, ²wagging their heads, and saying, "Ha! You who are going to ³destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days,

30 save Yourself, and come down from the cross!"

31 In the same way the chief priests also, along with the scribes, were mocking Him among themselves and saying, "⁴He saved others; He cannot * save Himself.

32 "Let this Christ, ⁵the King of Israel, now come down from the cross, so that we may see and believe!" ⁶Those who were crucified with Him were also insulting Him.

Cross References

• 1. Matthew 27:37
• 2. Psalms 22:7; Psalms 109:25; Matthew 27:39
• 3. Mark 14:58; John 2:19
• 4. Matthew 27:42; Luke 23:35
• 5. Matthew 27:42; Mark 15:26
• 6. Matthew 27:44; Mark 15:27; Luke 23:39-43

Footnotes

• [a]. Lit "had been inscribed"
• [b]. Early mss do not contain this v
• [c]. Or "blaspheming"
• [d]. Or "can He not save Himself?"