Seven Last Words of JesusThe gospels mention a total of seven statements that Jesus made while he was being crucified: Father forgive them, for they know not what they do (Luke 23:34) Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise (Luke 23:43) Woman, behold your son: behold your mother (John 19:26-27) My God, My God, why have you forsaken me? (Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34) I thirst (John 19:28) It is finished (John 19:30) Father, into your hands I commit my spirit (Luke 23:46)
Seven Last Words of Jesus
Listed below are the Seven Last Words of Jesus, the last seven expressions of Christ on the Cross recorded as recorded in the Scriptures. The First Word
"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do."
Gospel of Luke 23:34 The Second Word
"Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise."
Gospel of Luke 23:43 The Third Word
"Jesus said to his mother: "Woman, this is your son".
Then he said to the disciple: "This is your mother."
Gospel of John 19:26-27 The Fourth Word
"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34 The Fifth Word
"I thirst"
Gospel of John 19:28 The Sixth Word
When Jesus had received the wine, he said, "It is finished";
and he bowed his head and handed over the spirit.
Gospel of John 19:30 The Seventh Word
Jesus cried out in a loud voice,
"Father, into your hands I commend my spirit":
Gospel of Luke 23:46 Seven Last Words of Jesus |
