Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on John 19:19 in English Standard Version "Pilate also wrote an inscription and put it on the cross. It read, “Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews.”" Mt 27:37 And over his head they put the charge against him, which read, “This is Jesus, the King of the Jews.” Mr 15:26 And the inscription of the charge against him read, “The King of the Jews.” Lu 23:38 There was also an inscription over him, “This is the King of the Jews.”