Seven Words said by Jesus from the Cross on Good Friday

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.

“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.

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