Mark 15:26

26 And the title of his cause was written, King of 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 they crucified him, and parted his clothes, and cast lot on those [+sending lot on them/casting lot on those], who should take what.

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

26 And the title of his cause was written, King of Jews.

27 And they crucify with him two thieves, one at the right half and one at his left half. [+And they crucified with him two thieves, one on his right half, and one on his left half/and another at his left half.]

28 And the scripture was fulfilled that saith, And he is ordained [And he is areckoned] with wicked men.