Mark 15:26

26 And the superscription of his accusation was written over , THE KING OF THE JEWS.

Mark 15:26 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 15:26

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; (See Gill on Matthew 27:37).

Mark 15:26 In-Context

24 And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take .

25 And it was the third hour, and they crucified him.

26 And the superscription of his accusation was written over , THE KING OF THE JEWS.

27 And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left.

28 And the scripture was fulfilled , which saith , And he was numbered with the transgressors.