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There are seven things that Jesus said when He
was on the cross. These are referred to as the ‘seven words from the cross’ ,
and were the last Verses on Good Friday.
First Word
Jesus spoke to His Father as He
was nailed to the cross.
“Father, forgive them, for they
do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34
Second Word
Jesus spoke to the thief who was
being crucified next to Him.
“Truly I say to you, today you shall be with Me in paradise.” Luke 23:43
Third Word
Jesus spoke to His mother Mary and His disciple John who were standing
together nearby.
To His mother: “Dear woman, Behold, your son!” John 19:26
To His disciple: “Behold, your mother!” John 19:27
And from that day forward, John took Mary into his home as his own mother.
Fourth Word
About the ninth hour Jesus cried
out to His Father with a loud voice
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“Eli, Eli, Lama Sabachthani ?” which means, “My God, My God, why hast thou
forsaken Me ?” Matthew 27:46
Fifth Word
Jesus, knowing that all things
had already been accomplished, in order that the scripture might be fulfilled,
exclaimed thirst.
“I am thirsty.” John 19:28
Sixth Word
The sixth word was a statement of
triumph.
“It is finished.” John 19:30
Seventh Word
Jesus cried out to His Father
with a loud voice.
“Father, into Thy hands I commit My spirit.” Luke 23:46
Having said this, Jesus breathed
His last, bowed His head and gave up His spirit. |
