Matthew 27:37

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“Above His head they posted the written charge against Him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.”

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BSBPD

“Above His head they posted the written charge against Him: THIS IS JESUS, THE KING OF THE JEWS.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And they set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and they put up over his head, his accusation written, `This is Jesus, the king of the Jews.'”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Matthew 27:37 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Mark 15:26And the charge inscribed against Him read: THE KING OF THE JEWS.
  2. Luke 23:38Above Him was posted an inscription: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
  3. John 19:19Pilate also had a notice posted on the cross. It read: JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS.

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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