Mark 15:22 nasb — Then they *brought Him to the place Golgotha, which is translated, Place of a Skull.

NASB

"Then they *brought Him to the place Golgotha, which is translated, Place of a Skull."

— Mark 15:22, NASB

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Mark 15 — Context

19

They kept beating His head with a reed, and spitting on Him, and kneeling and bowing before Him.

20

After they had mocked Him, they took the purple robe off Him and put His own garments on Him. And they *led Him out to crucify Him.

21

They *pressed into service a passer-by coming from the country, Simon of Cyrene (the father of Alexander and Rufus), to bear His cross.

22

Then they *brought Him to the place Golgotha, which is translated, Place of a Skull.

23

They tried to give Him wine mixed with myrrh; but He did not take it.

24

And they *crucified Him, and *divided up His garments among themselves, casting lots for them to decide what each man should take.

25

It was the third hour when they crucified Him.

Mark 15:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 15:22 say?
Mark 15:22 in the NASB reads: “Then they *brought Him to the place Golgotha, which is translated, Place of a Skull.”
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 (NASB): “Then they *brought Him to the place Golgotha, which is translated, Place of a Skull.” 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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