Mark 15:22 bbe — And they took him to the place named Golgotha, which is, Dead Man's Head.

Bible in Basic English

"And they took him to the place named Golgotha, which is, Dead Man's Head."

— Mark 15:22, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 15 — Context

19

And they gave him blows on the head with a stick and put shame on him and, going down on their knees, gave him worship.

20

And when they had made sport of him, they took the purple robe off him and put his clothing on him. And they took him out to put him to death on the cross.

21

And they made one, Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, who was going by, coming from the country, go with them, so that he might take his cross.

22

And they took him to the place named Golgotha, which is, Dead Man's Head.

23

And they gave him wine mixed with myrrh; but he did not take it.

24

And he was nailed to the cross; and they made a division of his clothing among them, putting to the decision of chance what everyone was to take.

25

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

Mark 15:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Mark 15:22 say?
Mark 15:22 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And they took him to the place named Golgotha, which is, Dead Man's Head.”
Where is Mark 15:22 in the Bible?
Mark 15:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 15, verse 22.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 15:22.
What translation should I read Mark 15:22 in?
Mark 15:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 15:22?
Mark 15:22 reads (BBE): “And they took him to the place named Golgotha, which is, Dead Man's Head.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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