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John 19:20

John 19:20
This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

This title then read many of the Jews,.... Who were in great numbers, at the place of execution, rejoicing at his crucifixion, and insulting him as he hung on the cross:

for the place where Jesus…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

John 19:16-22

See the notes at Mat 27:32-37. Joh 19:22 What I have written ... - This declaration implied that he would make no change. He was impatient, and weary of their solicitations. He had yielded to them…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Hebrew,... Greek,... Latin - See on Luk 23:38 (note).

On Mat 27:37 (note), I have given this title in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin, as mentioned by this evangelist. The reader, however, will not be…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

John 19:19-30

Here are some remarkable circumstances of Christ's dying more fully related than before, which those will take special notice of who covet to know Christ and him crucified.

I. The title set up over…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

nigh to the city Pictures are often misleading in placing the city a mile or two in the background of the Crucifixion. S. John's exact topographical knowledge comes out again here.

in Hebrew, and…