Matthew 27:37

“And set up over his head his accusation written, etc.] The Evangelist John calls it a “title”, (<431919>John 19:19,20), and Luke, a “superscription”, (<422338>Luke 23:38), and Mark, the “superscription of his accusation”, (<411526>Mark 15:26): it was what contained the sum and substance of what he was accused, and for which he was condemned, and suffered. The Syriac and Persic versions here render it, “the cause of his death”. It was written by Pilate in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin, that all might read it; and by his orders it was put upon the cross, and over the head of Jesus by the soldiers. This title, or inscription, setting forth the person’s crime, used to be carried before him, or put…”

“And set up over his head - John says John 19:19 that Pilate wrote the title and put it upon the cross. Probably Pilate wrote it or caused it to be written, and directed the soldiers to set it up. A man is often said to do what he directs others to do. It was customary to set up over the heads of persons crucified the crime for which they suffered, and the name of the sufferer The accusation on which Jesus had been condemned by Pilate was his claiming to be the King of the Jews. This is Jesus, the King of the Jews - The evangelists differ in the account of this title. Mark Mark 15:26 says it was, “The King of the Jews.” Luke Luke 23:38, “This is the King of the Jews.” John John 19:19, “Jesus…”

“27:37 The official charge was fastened to the cross above the criminal’s head; Jesus was crucified for political sedition.”

“his accusation: Mar 15:26; Luk 23:38; Joh 19:19-22 Matthew 27:38”