The superscription (η επιγραφη). The writing upon the top of the cross (our word epigraph). Luke 23:38 has this same wo…

The superscription The writing over his head on the cross.

The King of the Jews. See Barnes on Matthew 27:37.

The King of the Jews.—St. Mark gives the shortest form of the inscription.

And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments, casting lots upon them, what every man should take. And it was the third hour, and t…

Glossa Ordinaria: After Christ's condemnation and the insults heaped on Him, the Evangelist proceeds to relate His crucifixion…

A wooden board stating the specific charge against a condemned man was commonly fastened on the cross above his head. Over Jesus’ head was placed t…

And the superscription of his accusation
Or "the cause of his death", as the Syriac and Persic versions read; the cr…

The place where our Lord Jesus was crucified was called the Place of a Skull; it was the common place of execution, for He was in all respects numb…