Luke 23:38

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“Above Him was posted an inscription: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.”

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BSBPD

“Above Him was posted an inscription: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“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
ASVPD

“And there was also a superscription over him, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“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 Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Luke 23:38 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Matthew 27:11Meanwhile Jesus stood before the governor, who questioned Him: “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.
  2. Matthew 27:37Above His head they posted the written charge against Him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.
  3. Mark 15:18And they began to salute Him: “Hail, King of the Jews!”
  4. Mark 15:26And the charge inscribed against Him read: THE KING OF THE JEWS.
  5. 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.
  6. Luke 23:3So Pilate asked Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.
  7. John 19:3And they went up to Him again and again, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapping Him in the face.
  8. 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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