Mark 15:25 bbe — And it was the third hour when they put him on the cross.

Bible in Basic English

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

— Mark 15:25, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 15 — Context

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

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

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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.

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

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And the statement of his crime was put in writing on the cross, THE KING OF THE JEWS.

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And they put two thieves on crosses with him, one on his right side, and one on his left.

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Mark 15:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 15:25 say?
Mark 15:25 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And it was the third hour when they put him on the cross.”
Where is Mark 15:25 in the Bible?
Mark 15:25 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 15, verse 25.
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 15:25.
What translation should I read Mark 15:25 in?
Mark 15:25 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 15:25?
Mark 15:25 reads (BBE): “And it was the third hour when they put him on the cross.” 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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