Luke 23:38
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Above Him was posted an inscription: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.”
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“Above Him was posted an inscription: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And there was also a superscription over him, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And there was also a superscription written over him, in letters of Greek, and Roman, and Hebrew, `This is the King of the Jews.'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Luke 23:38 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 27:11Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.
- Matthew 27:37Above His head they posted the written charge against Him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
- Mark 15:18And they began to salute Him: “Hail, King of the Jews!”
- Mark 15:26And the charge inscribed against Him read: THE KING OF THE JEWS.
- Mark 15:32Let the Christ, the King of Israel, come down now from the cross, so that we may see and believe!” And even those who were crucified with Him berated Him.
- Luke 23:3So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.
- John 19:3And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face.
- John 19:19Pilate also had a notice posted on the cross. It read: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
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