What does INRI stand for?

• A. Iesus Nazarenus, Rex Judaeorum.
• B. In Nazareth, Jesus, King of the Jews.
• C. Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.
• D. King of the Jews, Jesus of Nazareth.

Answer: (C)

INRI comes from the Latin inscription that would have been placed on the cross: Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum. Each word translates directly to “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.” Iesus is Jesus, Nazarenus means of Nazareth, Rex means king, and Iudaeorum means of the Jews. That exact sense is captured by the English rendering “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews,” which is why it’s the best fit. Other renderings alter the language, order, or use a different phrasing, so they don’t reflect the standard Latin inscription.