Bible verse
Above Him was posted an inscription: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Luke 23:38 · BSB
The verses around it, from Luke 23.
34 Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.
35 The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.”
36 The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine.
37 “If You are the King of the Jews,” they said, “save Yourself!”
38 Above Him was posted an inscription: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
39 One of the criminals who hung there heaped abuse on Him. “Are You not the Christ?” he said. “Save Yourself and us!”
40 But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same judgment?
41 We are punished justly, for we are receiving what our actions deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”
42 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when You come into Your kingdom!”
KJV
And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
ASV
And there was also a superscription over him, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
ERV
And there was also a superscription over him, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
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