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A Universal Declaration
Commentators explain that the sign was written in Greek, Latin, and Hebrew to be understood by everyone. Greek was the language of culture, Latin the language of law, and Hebrew the language of the Jewish people. In this way, Pilate unintentionally proclaimed Jesus' kingship to the entire known world.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 23:38
18th Century
Theologian
In letters of Greek, and so forth. See Barnes, Matthew 27:37.
AT Robertson
On Luke 23:38
A superscription (επιγραφη). Mr 15:26 has "the superscription of his accusation"Matthew 27:37, "his accusation,"[Refer…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 23:38
19th Century
Bishop
And a superscription.—See Note on Matthew 27:38.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 23:36–38
19th Century
Preacher
And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar, and saying, If you are the king of the Jews, save yourself. And a su…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 23:38
Luke’s record of the superscription over the cross shows the issue as Pilate, Jesus’ Roman judge, saw it. The word “this” is at the end of the sent…
John Gill
On Luke 23:38
17th Century
Pastor
And a superscription also was written
Containing the crime he was charged with, and accused of; (See Gill on Mat…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 23:32–43
17th Century
Minister
As soon as Christ was fastened to the cross, He prayed for those who crucified Him. The great thing He died to purchase and procure for us is the f…