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Matthew 27:37

Matthew 27:37
And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Then were there two thieves crucified with him,.... Which seems contrary to one of their canons, which runs thus; .

, "they do not judge two in one day" (y), unless they were both in the same crime,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And set up over his head - John says Joh 19:19 that Pilate wrote the title and put it upon the cross. Probably Pilate wrote it or caused it to be written, and directed the soldiers to set it up. A man…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

and set up over his head his accusation written It was the Roman custom to place on the cross over the criminal's head, a titulus, or placard, stating the crime for which he suffered. St John records…

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