not to contemplate such behavior. John 19:20 tells us that the message was written in three languages: Aramaic (the language of the Jews), Latin (the official language of the Roman government), and Greek (the world language of commerce and culture). Ironically, the sign above Jesus’ head proclaimed, not a heinous crime but a wondrous truth about him. To the Jewish leaders, the words on the sign sounded more like a tribute than an accusation. They tried to persuade Pilate to change the wording, but