7 Last Sayings of Christ

“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do” (Luke 23:34).

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”[a] And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.

“You will be with Me in Paradise” (Luke 23:43).

Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

“Woman, behold your son!” (John 19:26-27).

26 When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, “Woman,[a] here is your son,” 27 and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his home.

“Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (Matthew 27:46).

About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli,[a] lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”).

“I thirst!” (John 19:28).

Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.”

“It is finished!” (John 19:30).

When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

“Father, ‘into Your hands I commit My spirit’” (Luke 23:46).

Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.”[a] When he had said this, he breathed his last.