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Matthew 27:37-39
New English Translation
Matthew 27:37-39
New English Translation
37 Above[a] his head they put the charge against him,[b] which read:[c] “This is Jesus, the king of the Jews.” 38 Then two outlaws were crucified with him, one on his right and one on his left. 39 Those[d] who passed by defamed him, shaking their heads
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- Matthew 27:37 tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated.
- Matthew 27:37 sn Mention of the inscription is an important detail, because the inscription would normally give the reason for the execution. It shows that Jesus was executed for claiming to be a king. It was also probably written with irony from the executioners’ point of view.
- Matthew 27:37 tn Grk “was written.”
- Matthew 27:39 tn Here δέ (de) has not been translated.
Matthew 27:37-39
New International Version
Matthew 27:37-39
New International Version
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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