Contradiction with Luke 23:38
This verse states: "And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS." The phrasing differs from Mark 15:26.
Luke 23:38: And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Contradiction with John 19:19
This verse says: "And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS." It provides a more detailed title than Mark 15:26.
John 19:19: And Pilate wrote a title, and put [it] on the cross. And the writing was, JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Contradiction with Matthew 27:37
This verse states: "And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS." The phrase includes "THIS IS JESUS" which differs from Mark 15:26.
Matthew 27:37: And set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
Paradox #1
One possible historical inconsistency related to this verse is the variation in the wording of the inscription placed above Jesus on the cross across different Gospel accounts (e.g., Matthew, Luke, John). Each Gospel records slightly different phrases, which can lead to questions about which was the exact wording historically used.