And the charge inscribed against Him read: THE KING OF THE JEWS.
We have here the crucifixion of our Lord Jesus. I. The place where he was crucified; it was called Golgotha - the place of a scull: some think, because of the heads of malefactors that were there cut off: it was the common place of execution, as Tyburn, for he was in all respects numbered with the transgressors.
Commenting on Mark 15:22-32
And the Scripture was fulfilled, which saith,.... In Isa 53:12; and he was numbered with the transgressors: he was no transgressor of the law of God himself, but was perfectly conformable to it in his holy nature, harmless conversation, and complete obedience: he knew no sin, nor committed any in thought, word, or deed, nor could any be found in him by men or devils...
Verse 26. The superscription The writing over his head on the cross. The King of the Jews. .