Mark 15:26

26 And the inscription of His accusation was written above: 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 crucified Him, they divided His garments, casting lots for them to determine what every man should take.

25 Now it was the third hour, and they crucified Him.

26 And the inscription of His accusation was written above: THE KING OF THE JEWS.

27 With Him they also crucified two robbers, one on His right and the other on His left.

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