37 [a]They set up also over his head his cause written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.

38 [b]And there were two thieves crucified with him, one on the right hand, and another on the left.

39 [c]And they that passed by, reviled him, wagging their heads,

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 27:37 He is pronounced the true Messiah, even of them of whom he is rejected.
  2. Matthew 27:38 Christ began then to judge the world, when after his judgment he hung betwixt two thieves.
  3. Matthew 27:39 To make full satisfaction for us, Christ suffereth and overcometh, not only the torments of the body, but also the most horrible torments of the mind.

37 Above his head they placed the written charge against him: this is jesus, the king of the jews.

38 Two rebels were crucified with him,(A) one on his right and one on his left. 39 Those who passed by hurled insults at him, shaking their heads(B)

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