en_tn_lite_do_not_use/luk/23/36.md

him

"Jesus"

approaching him

"coming close to Jesus"

offering him vinegar

"offering Jesus vinegar to drink." Vinegar is a cheap drink that common people drink. The soldiers were mocking Jesus by giving a cheap drink to someone who claims to be a king.

If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself

This was also a way for the soldiers to mock Jesus. AT: "We do not believe you are the King of the Jews, but if you are, prove us wrong and save yourself!"

a sign over him

"a placard at the top of Jesus' cross that stated"

This is the King of the Jews

The people who put this sign above Jesus were mocking him. They did not really think he was a king.