19:19 What was Pilate's purpose in putting this inscription on the cross?
19:19 What was Pilate's purpose in putting this inscription on the cross?
This inscription designated the crime for which Jesus was being crucified under Roman law. He was being crucified for rebelling against Caesar, as one who had proclaimed Himself a king - king of the Jews (CP Mt 27:35-37; Jn 18:33-37; 19:12-19).
Jesus was, and always will be the king of the Jews, and the Jews will acknowledge Him as such at His second advent (CP Isa 9:6-7; Zech 12:10-13:1; Mt 23:39; Lu 1:32-33; Rev 1:7).