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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.
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