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Mark 15:25

What does Mark 15:25 mean?

A plain-English look at Mark 15:25 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Mark 15:25 means

The crucifixion begins at the third hour, about nine o’clock in Roman reckoning. Mark gives precise timing, anchoring the event historically and underscoring the deliberate progression from trial to execution. The mention of the hour also frames later time markers—the sixth to ninth hours of darkness and the ninth hour of Jesus’ final cry. Providing the hour invites readers to enter the chronology of suffering and recognize the purposeful movement toward the completion of Jesus’ mission.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And it was the third hour, and they crucified him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And it was the third hour, and they crucified him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

And it was the third hour, and they crucified him.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

And it was the third hour when they put him on the cross.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and it was the third hour, and they crucified him;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And it was the third hour: and they crucified him.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

And it was the third hour, and they crucified him.

Context

This follows the soldiers dividing Jesus’ garments. The time indicator situates the crucifixion within the day and connects to the later report of darkness from the sixth to the ninth hour. This chronological detail highlights the ordered unfolding of Jesus’ death and helps readers track the significant events leading to his final cry.

v.24And they crucify him, and part his garments among them, casting lots upon them, what each should take.

v.25This passage

v.26And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 19:14

    Now it was the Preparation of the passover: it was about the sixth hour. And he saith unto the Jews, Behold, your King!

  • Acts 2:15

    For these are not drunken, as ye suppose; seeing it is but the third hour of the day;

  • Matthew 27:45

    Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour.

  • Mark 15:33

    And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour.

  • Luke 23:44

    And it was now about the sixth hour, and a darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour,

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