Luk 23:38 | NET2full | STEP | There was also an inscription over him , “ This is the king of the Jews .”

‏ Luke 23:38

38 There was also an inscription ^{▼▼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.} over him, “This is the king of the Jews.”