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Mark 15:18

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Mark 15:18 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and they began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and they began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!
Mark 15:18 — American Standard Version

Context — Mark 15

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
15And Pilate, wishing to content the multitude, released unto them Barabbas, and delivered Jesus, when he had scourged him, to be crucified.
16And the soldiers led him away within the court, which is the Praetorium; and they call together the whole band.
17And they clothe him with purple, and platting a crown of thorns, they put it on him;
18and they began to salute him, Hail, King of the Jews!
19And they smote his head with a reed, and spat upon him, and bowing their knees worshipped him.
20And when they had mocked him, they took off from him the purple, and put on him his garments. And they lead him out to crucify him.
21And they compel one passing by, Simon of Cyrene, coming from the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to go [with them], that he might bear his cross.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And began to salute him, hail, king of the Jews!] In a mock way, wishing him long life and prosperity, as if he was a king just come to his throne, and this was his coronation day.”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“15:18 King of the Jews: The formal charge (15:2) on which Jesus was convicted (15:26).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Hail: Mar 15:29-32; Gen 37:10, Gen 37:20; Mat 27:42, Mat 27:43; Luk 23:36, Luk 23:37; Joh 19:14, Joh 19:15 Mark 15:19”
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